Russian Su-25 Aircraft Hit By Igla MANPADS

Ukrainian solider hit Russian Su-25 with Igla Manpad

[pschroeter]

I'm curious, I've been tending to think of the SU-25 as fufilling the close air support role that American A-10's perform on the battlefield.

[Merkavakaboom]

If he survived the Pilot needed fresh undies

[richardgilman]

The proliferation of AFU tactical-level SAM air defenses and trained crews along the battlefront spell doom for Russian fighter jets, combat helicopters, and their crews. The accelerated attrition of these assets will insure Ukraine will shape the battlefield for the counter-offensive.

[emypena]

This close air support is something Ukraine doesnt have.