Ukraine destroys 2 Russian Su-34 bomber jets in Neptune missile strike on airfield, Navy says
Ukrainian defense forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber jets in a Neptune missile strike on a Russian airfield, according to the Ukrainian Navy. The destroyed bombers have an estimated combined value of $100M. The operation targeted the aircraft while they were positioned on the ground at the airfield. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the successful attack on the Russian planes. Ukrainian intelligence services maintain specific tracking figures regarding the remaining size of the Russian Su-34 fleet.
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- ✓ Ukrainian defense forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter jets with Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield.
- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the Ukrainian attack destroyed Russian planes on the ground.
- ✓ The destroyed Su-34 bombers are valued at $100M.
What changed
The Ukrainian Navy confirmed the destruction of two specific Su-34 fighter-bombers via a Neptune missile strike at an airfield.
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Ukraine Destroys Two Russian Su-34 Jets in Missile Strike
Ukrainian defense forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber jets in a Neptune missile strike on a Russian airfield, according to the Ukrainian Navy. The destroyed bombers have an estimated combined value of $100M. The operation targeted the aircraft while they were positioned on the ground at the airfield. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the successful attack on the Russian planes. Ukrainian intelligence services maintain specific tracking figures regarding the remaining size of the Russian Su-34 fleet.
Why it matters
The Su-34 represents a core component of Russia's strike aviation capabilities. Attacks targeting tactical bombers on the ground reduce the aerial payload capacity available for ongoing military operations. Ukrainian forces continue to target high-value aviation assets inside Russian-controlled or Russian territory using domestically developed missile systems like the Neptune.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian defense forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter jets with Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the Ukrainian attack destroyed Russian planes on the ground.
- The destroyed Su-34 bombers are valued at $100M.
What to watch next
- Visual confirmation or satellite imagery of the targeted airfield showing the destroyed Su-34 airframes
- Additional statements from Ukrainian military command detailing the specific airfield location
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (6)
- 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
- The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine destroys 2 Russian Su-34 bomber jets in Neptune missile strike on airfield, Navy says
- Kyiv Post — Ukraine Destroys 2 Russian Su-34 Bombers Worth $100M as Zelensky Warns of New Ballistic Strikes
- Yahoo — Ukrainian attack destroys Russian planes on the ground, Zelensky says
- mezha.net — Su-34 in Russia’s strike aviation: fleet size, production and losses
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