KHABAROVSK, Dec 7 - RIA Novosti. The new Su-34 bombers entered service in the aviation unit of the Air Force and Air Defense Association of the Eastern Military District (VVO) of the Khabarovsk Territory, the press service of the district reports.
"Several new multi-purpose Su-34 bombers have arrived at the bomber aviation unit of the Association of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Air Force, stationed in the Khabarovsk Territory. In the near future, the aircraft will be used for training flights during the winter training period," the report says.
The Su-34 is a Russian multifunctional supersonic fighter-bomber. It is designed for striking enemy targets in operational and tactical depth, in conditions of strong counteraction by means of air defense and the use of modern electronic warfare, hitting air targets day and night, including in difficult weather conditions. According to its combat capabilities, the Su-34 belongs to the 4++ generation and allows you to perform combat missions without being escorted by cover fighters.