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  Multi-role. Better against ground forces. Ukraine has minimal air force so traditional fighter jets aren't as necessary as ones that can support ground troops.
context: They got spares? Surprising… >
  
  These 24 Su-35s were originally ordered by Egypt.
  But Egypt cancelled the order before delivery so Russia has been looking for customers for these Aircraft since then. (And Since as they are Export Aircraft it's possible that they are not fully interchangeable / Compatible with the Su-35s currently in use with the Russian Air Force.) >
  
  It's also worth mentioning that Ukraine is effectively denying its airspace to Russia. The Russians don't need aircraft, they need munitions for their existing fleet of fighter bombers. >
  
  Interesting. I have no idea about this stuff. Why is a fighter bomber the choice for this conflict?