The 22nd Fighter Regiment of the Russian Air Force on July 3 held a night combat training session in the air near the city of Vladivostok, eastern country.

The preparation process began in the afternoon, including checking the aircraft’s technical condition before departure time.

The 22nd Fighter Regiment of the Russian Air Force on July 3 held a night combat training session in the air near the city of Vladivostok, eastern country.

The preparation process began in the afternoon, including checking the aircraft’s technical condition before departure time.

Night combat training session of the Russian Su-35S and MiG-31 fighter duo

Fighters perform takeoff and landing exercises at night.

Before the night flight takes place, the pilot must perform a meteorological flight to assess the weather situation in the training area.

Before the night flight takes place, the pilot must perform a meteorological flight to assess the weather situation in the training area.

MiG-31BM aircraft launched a meteorological reconnaissance mission.

MiG-31BM aircraft launched a meteorological reconnaissance mission.

Due to the high level of complexity, meteorological flights are always undertaken by unit commanders.

Due to the high level of complexity, meteorological flights are always undertaken by unit commanders.

After agreeing on the weather situation, the planes began sorties.

After agreeing on the weather situation, the planes began sorties.

Two fighters formed a formation after takeoff.

Two fighters formed a formation after takeoff.

A Su-35S returns to the airport after completing its mission.

A Su-35S returns to the airport after completing its mission.

The night flight also included the participation of the Su-30M2 multi-role fighter, the domestic version of the Su-30MK2 series, often used to train pilots to upgrade to the Su-35S fighter.

The night flight also included the participation of the Su-30M2 multi-role fighter, the domestic version of the Su-30MK2 series, often used to train pilots to upgrade to the Su-35S fighter.

The fighters were technically checked on the apron after the training session.

The fighters were technically checked on the apron after the training session.

Tu Quynh (Photo: TASS)