Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

04/06/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/06/2021 07:41

Su-25 assault aircraft of the Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan launch air-to-surface missiles and bombed at the training ground near Kurgan

06.04.2021 (13:11)

The crews of Su-25 attack aircraft of the Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan, in preparation for the all-army stage of the Aviadarts 2021 flight skill competition, launched air-to-surface missiles and bombed at a training ground in the Kurgan region.

In the course of training, attack pilots launched two types of air-to-surface missiles: short-range missiles and missiles designed to destroy particularly strong shelters. In addition, Russian pilots practiced the use of large aerial bombs with caliber 250 and 500 kilograms, as well as group flying, overcoming air defenсe systems using electronic warfare. Combat use was carried out from various types of maneuvers: diving from an altitude of about 1,500 meters and level flight at an altitude of no more than 300 meters. About 30 unique ground targets were prepared for the Aviadarts 2021 competition at the training ground in the Kurgan region. Military target system of five types, including tactical, shooting, bombing targets, was formed on the territory of the training ground.

In the Central Military District, the crews of the Su-34 multifunctional fighter-bombers and the Su-25 assault aircraft, as well as the pilots of the Mi-8 AMTShV Terminators helicopters of the army aviation of the Central Military District, are preparing for the all-army stage of Aviadarts-2021 competition.

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