Ukraine Air Force Commander says Ukraine downed Russian Su-34 fighter bomber

Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said Ukraine had downed a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber on Saturday.

"The Eastern Air Command confirms the downing of an Su-34 fighter-bomber. Unfortunately, only one," Oleshchuk said in a post on his Telegram channel, where he earlier reported anti-aircraft missiles were deployed against an Su-34 and an Su-35.

Reuters could not independently verify the report.