Summary: The Su-25 "Frogfoot," Russia's counterpart to the US A-10 Warthog, has faced mixed results in combat over its decades-long service. Designed for close air support, the Su-25 has struggled against advanced air defenses, notably in Afghanistan and recently in Ukraine, where significant losses have reduced its fleet.
The United States has acquired a fleet of 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan, a traditional ally of Russia. This move comes as Kazakhstan has been seen aligning itself more with Western nations, especially in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. https://youtu.be/C2TZOhdopH0?si=px3rwfTDfrOINfos Kazakhstan, which is upgrading its air fleet, auctioned off 117 Soviet-era fighter…