"Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Warplanes Amid Escalating Conflict"

Ukraine's military claims to have shot down three more Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers in the Avdiivka and Mariupol sectors, marking the latest successes against Moscow's air force. The Ukrainian military has attributed its improved capabilities to advanced Western air defense systems, posing a greater threat to Russian aviation near the front lines. Russia, which began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago, has not yet commented on the reported downings.