The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the use of the latest fifth-generation fighter Su-57 as part of a special military operation in Ukraine. This was stated by the head of the military department Sergei Shoigu in an interview with the TV channel “Russia 1”.
The use of the Su-57 as part of the SVO in the Donbass was reported back in May of this year, but the information was unofficial, The Ministry of Defense did not comment on it in any way.. And here is the first official confirmation, from the Minister of Defense. According to Shoigu, Su-57 fighter in Ukraine has been used and is still being used. The aircraft performed brilliantly, powerful weapons are especially noted. The Minister did not give details of the participation of fighters in the NWO.
(…) Su-57 aircraft we have used and are using. This aircraft performed brilliantly. The aircraft has a very high degree of protection against various air defense systems., has missile protection. (…) The most important thing – very very powerful weapons. We also tried this weapon, checked, it works brilliantly, I can't find another word here- commented on Shoigu on the fate of the Su-57 in a special operation.
Before Ukraine fighter “water catalyser” in Syria, he participated in strikes against terrorist positions.
The head of the military department also spoke about the use of a hypersonic complex “Dagger” as part of a special operation. According to him, the complex was used only three times to strike at especially important targets. As the head of the military department emphasized, rocket complex “Dagger” develops speed over 10 Makhov and it is impossible to intercept, nor bring down.
Generally, it is virtually impossible to take, and we use it to strike at especially important targets- added the Minister of Defense.
