[Jotmo]

And if it hit the prop with a horizontal stab, which I think is most likely, those are far less important for maintaining controlled flight than a wing.

For example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7tY1tv5yBQ

An the SU-27 has two, so that would most likely not result in damage sufficient to “shred” the plane in any way.

[fretzer]

When I say "shred" I think of this. The internet rumor at the time was that a jilted GF took a chainsaw to the plane. Unfortunately, Vlad won't let us see the damage to the MIG. I'd like to see images of the damage done to the horizontal stab on the aircraft assuming of course that the DoD and Faux aren't lying to us.