Russia still parks its best bombers in the open. Ukraine has spent a year knocking out the air defenses that were supposed to protect them
Ukraine used Neptune cruise missiles to strike the Borisoglebsk airfield, targeting Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers parked in the open. Ukraine reports that the operation destroyed four aircraft and damaged two others. Satellite imagery indicates the loss of these assets cost Russia $200 million. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the aircraft were prepared to strike Ukraine at the time of the attack. This operation follows a year of Ukrainian efforts to degrade Russian air defenses that previously protected these high-value bombers.
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- ✓ Ukraine targeted Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers at the Borisoglebsk airfield using Neptune cruise missiles.
- ✓ Satellite images show the destruction of Su-34 aircraft costing Russia $200 million.
- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian planes were ready to strike Ukraine when they were attacked.
What changed
Ukraine conducted a Neptune missile strike on Borisoglebsk airfield that destroyed four Su-34s and damaged two others.
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Ukraine Missile Strike Damages Six Russian Su-34 Fighter-Bombers
Ukraine used Neptune cruise missiles to strike the Borisoglebsk airfield, targeting Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers parked in the open. Ukraine reports that the operation destroyed four aircraft and damaged two others. Satellite imagery indicates the loss of these assets cost Russia $200 million. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the aircraft were prepared to strike Ukraine at the time of the attack. This operation follows a year of Ukrainian efforts to degrade Russian air defenses that previously protected these high-value bombers.
Why it matters
Russian Su-34s are primary strike aircraft used for bombing campaigns against Ukrainian cities. The ability to strike these assets on the ground reduces Russia's aerial bombardment capacity. This occurs as Russia continues to occupy roughly 20 percent of Ukrainian territory.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine targeted Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers at the Borisoglebsk airfield using Neptune cruise missiles.
- Satellite images show the destruction of Su-34 aircraft costing Russia $200 million.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian planes were ready to strike Ukraine when they were attacked.
Still unconfirmed
- Russia lost three aircraft in one week during strikes on Khanskaya Airbase.
What to watch next
- Russian Ministry of Defense official confirmation of aircraft losses at Borisoglebsk
- Evidence of relocated Su-34 bombers to more secure hangars
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- www.cfr.org — Latest News – War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker
- UNITED24 Media — Satellite Images Reveal What’s Left of Russian Su-34s After Ukraine’s Neptune Strike
- Reuters — Ukraine says it damaged six Russian military jets in missile strike on airfield
- Sky News — Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy shows his frustration with Trump after being called a 'disgrace'
- Newsweek — Satellite Images Show Su-34 Destruction Costing Russia $200 Million
- www.newsweek.com — Satellite images show Su-34 destruction costing Russia $200 ...
- Euromaidan Press — Russia still parks its best bombers in the open. Ukraine has spent a year knocking out the air defenses that were supposed to protect them
- Defense Express — UK Defence Intelligence: russia Loses Three Aircraft in One Week as Ukraine Strikes Khanskaya Airbase
- thedefensepost.com — Ukraine Says Airfield Strike Destroyed Four Russian Fighter ...
- community.euromaidanpress.com — Russia still parks its best bombers in the open. Ukraine has ...
- www.rfunews.com — SIX Russian bombers destroyed in Ukraine's largest airbase ...
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