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Ukraine Says Missile Strike Destroyed 6 Russian Warplanes at Voronezh Airfield
The Moscow Times • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine’s Navy claimed it destroyed six Russian Su-34M fighter-bombers in a missile strike on the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region using its Neptune coastal missile system.
- The strike reportedly caused damage to flight operation equipment, fires, and secondary explosions, with satellite images showing damage to an aircraft parking area, though independent verification is lacking.
- Russian authorities did not confirm the airfield attack; however, Voronezh region officials reported intercepting 33 drones and several aerial targets, with debris causing damage to private property in Voronezh city.
- Residents near Borisoglebsk reported explosions and visible smoke, indicating the strike’s impact near the military airfield located about 6 kilometers from the city.
- Ukraine has previously targeted Russian aircraft far inside Russian territory, including strikes on MiG-29 jets, a Ka-27 helicopter, and multiple aircraft at airfields in various Russian regions.
