# Russian military aviation losses in Ukraine conflict

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russian-military-aviation-losses-in-ukraine-conflict
> Updated: 2026-10-31T20:02:46.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate that Russia has lost 43 Su-34 strike bombers and sustained damage to seven others since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, representing roughly one-quarter of its original fleet. Analysts suggest that replacing these aircraft could take two to three years due to limited annual production capacity and sanctions affecting microelectronic components.

More recent reports from late September to late October detail the loss of approximately 13 military aircraft. These losses include seven Su-34 fighter-bombers, one Tu-95MS strategic bomber, two Su-30SM fighters, one Mi-8 helicopter, and one Su-57 fifth-generation fighter. These incidents occurred across a wide geographic range, including strikes on airbases in the Voronezh and Volgograd regions, as well as crashes or incidents in Kaliningrad and the Russian Far East.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Russia loses approximately 13 military aircraft in five weeks

Russia reportedly lost about 13 military aircraft between late September and October, including Su-34 bombers, a Tu-95MS, and a Su-57 fighter, following strikes on bases and various flight incidents.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/russia-loses-approximately-13-military-aircraft-in-five-weeks

### 2026-10-29: Ukraine intelligence reports loss of 43 Russian Su-34 bombers

Ukrainian intelligence reports that Russia has lost 43 Su-34 bombers since the invasion began, representing a quarter of its fleet and a loss that could take up to three years to replace.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraine-intelligence-reports-loss-of-43-russian-su-34-bombers

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