Russia says transfer of Su-57 jets near China border is routine

The redeployment of Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57 fighter jets to airfields in the Far East near the Chinese border is part of routine operations.

This was stated by Hero of Russia and Major General of Aviation Sergei Lipovoy in comments to News.ru.

According to him, the move is linked to the replacement of outdated fighter jets and preparations for the spring-summer training period.

“Planned flights are under way,” he said.

Lipovoy stressed that Russia’s Aerospace Forces are conducting routine combat training and that there is “nothing unusual” in the aircraft redeployment.