Event Brief
Su-25 “Russia’s Warthog” mission shifts to standoff bombing
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: The Su-25’s low-altitude close air support mission is being rebuilt as a standoff bomber due to modern air defenses.
WHO: 19FortyFive
WHAT: The Su-25 Frogfoot is being rebuilt for standoff bombing rather than low-altitude close air support.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Modern air-defense systems make low-altitude close air support missions nearly suicidal.
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