Long Neptune Strikes Again as Ukraine Destroys 2 More Russian Su-34 Bombers
Ukrainian defence forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter jets using Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield. Kyiv Post reported the destroyed bombers are worth $100M. This latest strike brings the total number of Russian Su-34s reported destroyed by Ukraine's Neptune attacks in October to eight across two weeks. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack on Russian planes on the ground, while also warning that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing new ballistic missile attacks and calling for capabilities to shoot down this threat.
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- ✓ Ukrainian defence forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter jets with Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield.
- ✓ Ukraine has reported eight Russian Su-34s destroyed in two Neptune airbase strikes in October.
- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the attack on Russian planes on the ground and warned of incoming ballistic strikes.
What changed
Ukrainian forces executed a new Long Neptune strike destroying two additional Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers at a Russian airfield.
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Ukraine Destroys Two More Russian Su-34 Bombers With Neptune Missiles
Ukrainian defence forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter jets using Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield. Kyiv Post reported the destroyed bombers are worth $100M. This latest strike brings the total number of Russian Su-34s reported destroyed by Ukraine's Neptune attacks in October to eight across two weeks. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack on Russian planes on the ground, while also warning that intelligence indicates Russia is preparing new ballistic missile attacks and calling for capabilities to shoot down this threat.
Why it matters
The strikes highlight the expanding reach of Ukraine's domestic missile capabilities against Russian air assets stationed at domestic bases. Ukrainian intelligence has additionally gathered figures regarding the remaining size of Russia's Su-34 fighter-bomber fleet following these persistent losses. President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for air defense capabilities to counter incoming ballistic threats.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian defence forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter jets with Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield.
- Ukraine has reported eight Russian Su-34s destroyed in two Neptune airbase strikes in October.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the attack on Russian planes on the ground and warned of incoming ballistic strikes.
Still unconfirmed
- The two destroyed Russian Su-34 bombers are valued at $100M.
What to watch next
- Any official release of updated figures by Ukrainian intelligence regarding the remaining size of Russia's Su-34 fleet
- New developments or defensive actions regarding the warned Russian ballistic missile attacks
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (8)
- UNITED24 Media — How Many Su-34 Fighter-Bombers Does Russia Have Left? Ukraine’s Intelligence Has the Figures
- Українська правда — Ukrainian defence forces destroy two Russian Su-34 fighter jets with Neptune missiles at Russian airfield
- Kyiv Post — Ukraine Destroys 2 Russian Su-34 Bombers Worth $100M as Zelensky Warns of New Ballistic Strikes
- UNITED24 Media — Long Neptune Strikes Again as Ukraine Destroys 2 More Russian Su-34 Bombers
- Українська правда — Ukrainian intelligence reveals the size of Russia's Su-34 fighter-bomber fleet
- Yahoo — Ukrainian attack destroys Russian planes on the ground, Zelensky says
- Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України — We Now Have Intel About the Russians Preparing New Ballistic Missile Attacks; We Need the Capabilities to Shoot Down This Russian Evil – Address by the President — Official website of the President of Ukraine
- united24media.com — 8 Su-34s in Two Weeks: Ukraine’s Neptune Hits Russian Aviation Again — UNITED24 Media
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