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Ukraine Says It Shot Down Russian Su-34 Over Zaporizhzhia

Regional officials report one civilian dead in overnight strikes, with the claim awaiting independent confirmation.

Overview

  • Ukraine’s air force said the bomber was downed around 4 a.m. during a combat mission over the Zaporizhzhia region.
  • The aircraft reportedly dropped a guided aerial bomb on the city before being hit.
  • Zaporizhzhia governor Ivan Fedorov said one person was killed and two were injured in the night’s attacks.
  • Authorities also reported drone strikes damaging infrastructure in the Vinnytsia and Kirovohrad regions.
  • The city has faced repeated bombardment in recent days, including high‑explosive bombs and drone attacks that damaged homes and sparked fires.