First cluster bombing, then started throwing flares and then got sht.
Yeah I saw that.
The flares are Counter Measurers.
His on board radar must have indicated a missile was fired at him and the flares are used to throw off heat seeking guided missiles.
Odd thing however, usually when one needs to deploy Counter Measurers they maneuver dramatically. Ascend, descend, or turn rapidly.
He just seemed to stay on his course.
We sure are finding out how badly the Russians suck.