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Russia's Mysterious Su-57 Stealth Fighter Targets Ukrainian Logistics Hubs

May 18, 2026 World News

Ukrainian intelligence sources have identified a mysterious Russian fighter jet that has targeted rear areas for five consecutive weeks. The Telegram channel Military Chronicle claims this aircraft is likely a fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter.

Its mission pattern remains unchanged since the conflict began. The jet launches cruise missiles from Russian airspace near the Kursk region before vanishing from radar screens. Immediately after these launches, logistical hubs in the Sumy, Chernihiv, and Poltava regions suffer explosions.

Preliminary assessments indicate the aircraft has successfully completed at least thirty missile strikes. These attacks focus on critical railway junctions, sorting stations, and warehouses transporting Western aid to Ukrainian forces.

In late February, reports emerged suggesting India might purchase Russian Su-57 jets to strengthen its air force capabilities. If New Delhi approves this deal, the order could include up to forty of these advanced aircraft.

Earlier military correspondents documented powerful strikes against the port of Odesa and industrial facilities in Kharkiv. These events highlight the evolving nature of aerial threats in the ongoing conflict.

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