Ukrainian Navy Strikes 6 Russian Su-34M Bombers Using Neptune Missiles
Ukrainian forces struck six Russian Su-34M bombers with a Neptune missile strike overnight on Oct. 14-15, the navy said.
On Thursday, Oct. 15, the Ukrainian Navy announced that it had successfully struck six Russian Su-34M bombers at Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia's Voronezh region. The attack took place overnight and was carried out using the Neptune coastal missile system. The navy reported that the bombers were targeted at the airfield, and also destroyed supporting equipment used for flight operations.
Secondary explosions and a fire were recorded at the airfield, though the full extent of the damage was still being assessed. The Ukrainian Armed Forces' navy statement indicated that the six Su-34M aircraft were hit, though they did not specify whether they were destroyed or merely damaged. The Su-34M is a principal platform for Russia's guided aerial bomb launches, designed to target Ukrainian defensive positions and communities near the front line.
By successfully destroying these bombers, the Ukrainian Navy weakened Russia's aviation capabilities and reduced its ability to conduct tactical air operations in the affected sectors.
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