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Ukrainian Forces Down Russian Warplane Amid Toretsk Battle

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-10T09:20:59.553810+05:30

- Ukrainian troops shot down a Russian Su-25 warplane near Toretsk, Donetsk, using a shoulder-fired missile. The pilot ejected and was later rescued by a Mi-8 helicopter, which was damaged by Ukrainian FPV drones. - Toretsk remains a strategic battleground with heavy fighting, despite Russian claims of capturing the city. Ukrainian forces continue to repel attacks. - Footage of the incident and ongoing conflict highlights the intense and brutal nature of the war, with significant casualties on both sides. Source: [Express](https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2012001/moment-putin-prized-11m-warplane), [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/dramatic-moment-su-25-putin-34643706), [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/33276638/watch-moment-russian-jet-shot-down/)

Ukrainian troops shot down a Russian Su-25 warplane near Toretsk, Donetsk, using a shoulder-fired missile. The pilot ejected and was later rescued by a Mi-8 helicopter, which was damaged by Ukrainian FPV drones.
Toretsk remains a strategic battleground with heavy fighting, despite Russian claims of capturing the city. Ukrainian forces continue to repel attacks.
Footage of the incident and ongoing conflict highlights the intense and brutal nature of the war, with significant casualties on both sides.

Source: Express, Mirror, The Sun