The Ukrainian Military Intelligence (HUR) has confirmed the destruction of a Russian Su-30SM fighter jet in the Black Sea, releasing footage of the event. During the operation on September 11, 2024, the Russian aircraft was hit by a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS), fired from a Ukrainian landing craft. The damaged Su-30SM plunged into the water, prompting the occupiers to initiate a search-and-rescue operation with aviation support. The estimated value of the downed aircraft is around 50 million dollars.