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Ukraine Strikes Russian Airfield, Damaging Six Fighter Jets
16 Oct
Summary
- Ukraine reports damaging six Russian Su-34M military aircraft.
- The strike occurred overnight at Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia.
- Ukraine utilized its Neptune coastal missile system for the attack.
In an overnight operation, Ukraine's military reported successfully damaging six Russian Su-34M fighter-bomber aircraft. The strike targeted the Borisoglebsk airfield, located in Russia's Voronezh region. This action, confirmed by Ukraine's general staff, resulted in varying degrees of damage to all six targeted planes.
Satellite imagery from the following day, verified by Reuters, provided visual evidence of destruction at the airfield. The Su-34M is a significant asset, a costly fighter-bomber frequently used by Russia for offensive operations, including dropping glide bombs on Ukrainian cities near the front lines.
Ukraine stated that its Neptune coastal missile system was the weapon system employed in this significant attack on Russian territory.
