A Sukhoi Su-57 jet fighter showcased its performance at the MAKS 2021 air show in Zhukovsky, Russia, on July 25, 2021.
– Russian forces initiated a substantial missile and drone assault on Ukraine, resulting in an accidental bombing of an occupied town by a plane.
– The incident involved a Russian aircraft unintentionally releasing a FAB-250 bomb on the eastern town of Rubizhne in Russia-occupied Luhansk, as reported by Leonid Pasechnik, the head of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic.
– This marks the second occurrence within a month, the previous one involving a munition mistakenly dropped on Russia.
– Pasechnik assured that there were no casualties, and nearby residents were evacuated. Authorities from the Interior Ministry, Emergency Situations Ministry, and military commandant’s office were present at the site.
– The recent incident coincided with Russia’s hypersonic and cruise missile attacks on Ukraine, according to Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the commander in chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
– Russia has experienced similar mishaps in the past year, including the accidental downing of a Su-35 fighter jet and bombings in Russia-occupied cities.
– Reports suggest Russia’s efforts to bolster its cruise missile stockpile, posing challenges for Ukraine’s interception capabilities. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby mentioned Russia acquiring ballistic missiles from North Korea for use against Ukraine.
– Russia’s potential collaboration with Iran for further weapon acquisition is also under consideration.
