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Ukraine destroys 4 Russian Su-34 bomber jets, damages 2 with Neptune missile, Zelensky says
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- An overnight attack on the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia's Voronezh region destroyed four Su-34M bomber jets and damaged two others, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Zelensky stated the targeted aircraft were equipped with aerial bombs and prepared for new strikes on Ukraine, emphasizing the continuation of Ukraine's long-range operations.
- The attack was conducted using Ukraine's Neptune coastal missile system, a domestically produced anti-ship cruise missile with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers, recently upgraded and deployed for combat.
- Voronezh Oblast Governor Alexander Gusev had issued warnings about potential drone attacks prior to the strike, and local footage showed explosions and a large fire at the airfield.
- The Borisoglebsk airfield is located approximately 370 kilometers from the front line, highlighting the extended reach of Ukraine's missile capabilities.
