The Su-35S crew of the Russian Aerospace Forces performed a combat role in the interests of the Vostok Group of Forces. The purpose of the air combat duty was to provide cover in a given area of ​​activity for army aviation helicopters when launching airstrikes against enemy personnel and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian army units, the Defense Department stated.

The Su-35S crew of the Russian Aerospace Forces performed a combat role in the interests of the Vostok Group of Forces. The purpose of the air combat duty was to provide cover in a given area of ​​activity for army aviation helicopters when launching airstrikes against enemy personnel and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian army units, the Defense Department stated.