Ukrainian Forces Down Russian Su-30 Fighter Jet as General Staff Reports Latest Russian Losses.

Ukrainian Military Confirms Downing of Russian Su-30, Releases Updated Russian Casualty Figures

According to Novyny.live: The Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff has confirmed the downing of a Russian Su-30 fighter jet on the evening of January 28. On January 29, it published a new report detailing total Russian losses on the front as of that morning. These daily updates provide a key metric for assessing the war's intensity and the effectiveness of Ukrainian defenses.

According to the report, Russia has now lost approximately 1,237,400 military personnel, with 830 of those casualties occurring in the past day. The published data also includes the cumulative destruction of:

• 11,613 tanks (+4 in the last day)
• 23,965 armored combat vehicles (+7)
• 36,733 artillery systems (+20)
• 1,629 multiple launch rocket systems
• 1,288 air defense systems (+2)
• 435 aircraft (+1)
• 347 helicopters
• 118,679 operational-tactical level drones (+955)
• 4,205 cruise missiles
• 28 ships and boats
• 2 submarines
• 76,190 vehicles and fuel tankers (+88)
• 4,053 units of special equipment

Andriy Kovalenko also noted that Russian forces lost another Su-34 fighter-bomber, though this information has not yet been independently confirmed. The Su-30 is a sophisticated multi-role aircraft, and its loss represents a significant tactical and financial blow.

These developments underscore the ongoing intensity of the conflict and the substantial attrition Russia continues to face. The downing of the Su-30 is a notable event within the air war, demonstrating Ukraine's persistent capability to challenge Russian air power. Such losses can impact troop morale and influence the strategic calculations of both sides in this protracted war.