Russian Su-34 bomber crashed near Volgograd — video
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Russian Su-34 bomber crashed near Volgograd — video

Su-34
Source:  online.ua

On July 27, a military plane crashed in Russia. A video of the crash of the Su-34 bomber, which crashed near Volgograd, appeared on the Internet.

Points of attention

  • A Su-34 bomber crashed near Volgograd in Russia due to a technical malfunction while on a scheduled flight.
  • The pilots of the bomber likely ejected, and the incident was captured in a video shared online.
  • In a separate incident, a Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in the Kaluga region, resulting in fatalities.
  • Unlike the Ka-52 Alligator helicopter, the Mi-28 does not have a crew ejection system, leading to tragic outcomes for the crew members.
  • Both incidents are being reported by Russian propagandists and the Ministry of Defense, shedding light on the risks faced by military personnel during training flights.

A Russian Su-34 bomber crashed near Volgograd

Propaganda Russian mass media report this.

The cause of the bomber's accident was allegedly a technical malfunction.

It is known that the bomber was apparently performing a planned training flight. The pilots were probably able to eject.

A Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in the Kaluga region

An Mi-28 attack helicopter, which was performing a scheduled flight, crashed in the Kaluga region.

Russian propagandists and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation write about this.

The helicopter allegedly crashed in a forest area near the village of Klenki in the Zhyzdryna district of the Kaluga region.

The plane was performing a scheduled flight. The crew died as a result of the incident. There is no destruction on the ground.

Note that unlike the Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter, the Mi-28 is not equipped with a crew ejection system.

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600 bunkers. Estonia to strengthen border with Russia

Estonia
Source:  ERR

In 2025, Estonia plans to begin construction of fortifications with bunkers on the border with Russia.

Points of attention

  • Estonia plans to construct 600 bunkers on the border with Russia to enhance its defense capabilities, including protection against attacks and drones.
  • The bunkers will be strategically located on both state and private land and are designed to withstand a 152 mm shell hit, drawing from the experiences of the war in Ukraine.
  • The Estonian military is nearing the final stages of coordination with the Defense Forces to begin building the first stronghold of 14 bunkers, with more to follow on the southeastern border.

Estonia is strengthening its border with Russia as much as possible

It is planned that the first stronghold of 14 bunkers in the northeast will be ready by the fall, with four more bunkers to be built on the southeastern border.

In total, the defense chain will include about 600 bunkers on the eastern border. The defense structures are planned to be built not only on state but also on private land.

By the beginning of the summer, the Estonian military must choose one of two types of bunkers that were tested last year. According to them, the testing took into account the experience of the war in Ukraine. In particular, the bunkers must withstand a hit by a 152 mm shell.

We have not tested the bunkers against drones, but the amount of explosives used during the tests is sufficient to provide protection against them. When installing the bunkers, we take into account the experience gained in Ukraine, where special nets and means are used against drones so that the drone cannot directly enter the bunker, explained Ainar Afanasyev, head of the engineering department of the Defense Forces division headquarters.

It is also planned to install anti-tank barriers and fire position equipment. Some elements of the defensive zone will be installed only in times of crisis.

In times of crisis, explosive barriers, mines, and explosive charges will be used, and measures to destroy bridges and pipelines are also envisaged. These measures are not used in peacetime, but are used in times of crisis.

It is noted that the exact location of these strongholds is currently in the final stage of coordination with the Defense Forces.

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