"Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet Downed by Friendly Fire in Ukraine Conflict"
Footage circulating online appears to show that Russian air defenses in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have mistakenly shot down one of their own advanced Su-35 fighter jets. The incident has not been confirmed by Russian authorities, and the authenticity of the footage is yet to be independently verified. Western analysts have previously noted Russia's high rate of self-inflicted losses in its air force, attributed to factors such as limited training time and inexperienced pilots. Since February 2022, Russia has reportedly lost four Su-35 jets in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.