The advanced supermaneuverable Su-35S multi-role fighters began combat missions in Syria, Sputnik News quoted the Russian Defense Ministry spokesman as saying on Monday.

"Supermaneuverable Su-35S fighters started to carry out military tasks last week", Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov told journalists.

He noted that all Russian warplanes have recently been conducting operations with an obligatory cover provided by Russian and Syrian fighter jets as well as modern air defense systems including the S-400 Triumf.

Source: MENA