As stated on the Internet resources of users from Ukraine, Russian attack aircraft Su-25, participating in the reflection of the Ukrainian counter-offensive at Balakleya, Kharkov region, attacked from MANPADS. they claim, that the attack was carried out on a pair of aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces in the area of u200bu200bthe settlement of Volokhov Yar.
This was reported in the Telegram channel "Operation Z. Military commissars of the Russian Spring".
Ukrainian sources claim, that the shot from the portable anti-aircraft complex was successful, and the attack aircraft managed to knock out. The pilot himself survived., ejected, he was evacuated from the landing site.
Soldiers also report, that the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is not only reflected by the allied forces, but also from their side a counter strike is inflicted in the Shevchenko direction. Reinforcements were gathered at night and sent to meet the advancing Ukrainian troops., who managed to block Balakleya and move forward. The redeployed reserve units of the allied forces immediately entered into battle with the enemy.
Earlier in the "Military Review" it was told, that the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in this direction may be in vain, if the army of the Russian Federation and its allies launch an attack on the regional center itself and, perhaps, even enter Kharkov itself.
At the moment, the Ukrainian military is trying to take active offensive actions simultaneously in several directions.. However, they do not achieve significant results., but suffer significant losses.. used photos:Defense Ministry
