# Su-57 key to achieving air superiority, Russian Air Force chief says

https://mins.news/en/item/19540

- TASS, 2026-08-11 21:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2171599

> Russian Air Force Commander Sergey Kobylash described the Su-57 as a key element in achieving air superiority. He said Russian aviation and aviation munitions had reached a qualitatively new level during the “special military operation.” His remarks present the aircraft as central to Russia’s pursuit of dominance in the air. The statement does not provide further operational details.