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Ukrainian drones hit Russian fighter jets at Vityazevo

8/24/2026

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Ukrainian Systems Forces said drones hit Russian fighter jets and an Orion drone at Vityazevo airfield.
Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi said the strike occurred on 23 August 2026.
Brovdi named the jets Su-33 and MiG-29, but analysts think the Su-33 was a Su-30SM.
The 1st Center of Unmanned Systems Forces carried out the attack, also hitting S-400, Pantsir, Tor and eight radars.

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Ukrainian Systems Forces said drones hit Russian fighter jets and an Orion drone at Vityazevo airfield.
Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi said the strike occurred on 23 August 2026.
Brovdi named the jets Su-33 and MiG-29, but analysts think the Su-33 was a Su-30SM.
The 1st Center of Unmanned Systems Forces carried out the attack, also hitting S-400, Pantsir, Tor and eight radars.