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Ukraine says it destroyed one Russian military jet, damaged four in Crimea
CRIMEA, AUG 4 – Ukraine's Security Service destroyed one Su-30SM jet valued up to $50 million and damaged four other aircraft in a strike that also hit an aviation weapons depot, weakening Russian capabilities.
- On August 4, Ukraine's Security Service conducted a drone strike on the Russian military airfield in Saky, Crimea, destroying one Su-30SM jet and hitting three Su-24 bombers and an ammunition depot.
- The strike occurred as part of continued Ukrainian operations intended to weaken Russia's military capacity amid escalating cross-border attacks and drone warfare.
- Separately, a Ukrainian drone strike hit the Archeda railway station located in Volgograd Oblast, leading to disruptions in rail services and the temporary closure of a nearby regional airport close to the Russia-Ukraine border.
- Ukraine claims it destroyed 41 Russian aircraft in recent operations, while Moscow disputes these figures and has not released precise damage assessments.
- In response to increased Russian air assaults, the Netherlands pledged approximately $579 million worth of U.S.-made defense equipment to Ukraine, including components of the Patriot missile system, a move supported by President Zelensky as an important measure to bolster the country’s air defenses against Russian threats.
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Ukraine hit an airfield in Saky, Crimea annexed, and hit no fewer than five Russian fighter aircraft frequently used to attack Ukraine.
In recent days, Ukrainian drones have increasingly attacked Russian air bases and industrial facilities. Several strategically important military bases have been destroyed. A military airport has also been hit.
The Kyiv Independent
einnews.comUkraine war latest: Kyiv hits 5 Russian fighter jets in occupied Crimea, destroys 1
Key developments on August 4: * 5 Russian fighter jets hit by Ukraine's SBU with drones in occupied Crimea, one destroyed * 'Massive' Ukrainian drone strike targets Russian railway station in Volgograd Oblast, local official claims * Ukrainian strike destroys Russian S-300 in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, General Staff says * Ukrainian lawmaker, ex-governor jailed in drone procurement corruption case * Netherlands to deliver $579 million in US w…
The Ukrainian security service announced on Monday that its drones struck five Russian fighter aircraft on the night of 4 August at the Saky air base in Crimea.
Ukraine says it destroyed one Russian military jet, damaged four in Crimea
Ukraine's domestic security service said on Monday that it destroyed one Russian jet fighter and damaged four other military aircraft during an overnight drone strike on Russian-occupied Crimea.
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