The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) received the last batch of Su-34 strike fighters. The US Military Watch Magazine assessed the state of the art.

The material says that the Su-34 is the most long-range fighter in the world, in terms of flight range it is comparable to light strategic bombers such as the Tu-22M. In addition, the fighter is actively used in various theaters of operations, including Syria and the Arctic.

In addition, the article states that the Su-34, although it has limited stealth capabilities, since its frontal radar cross section is comparable to that of a cruise missile, it has reliable dogfighting capabilities despite its primary role as a strike fighter.

In November 2022, Military Watch magazine named the Su-34 the favorite of the Russian Ministry of Defense. According to the magazine, the Ministry of Defense annually received about 14 Su-34 units.