Kyiv/Moscow. The Ukrainian Navy claims that it has launched a missile attack on the Borisoglebsk military airfield located in the Voronezh region of Russia. In which six Russian SU-34M aircraft have been destroyed. The Ukrainian Navy said on Telegram that the attack was carried out by its “Neptune” coastal missile system in the early hours of Thursday, October 15. There has been no reaction from Russia on this claim yet.
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Ukraine's claim
According to the Ukrainian Navy, six Su-34M bombers along with the technical equipment used in operating the aircraft were destroyed in the attack. Apart from this, the Navy said that after the attack there were continuous explosions and fire in the airfield complex. A report also said that there was a massive fire at the scene.
Why is this attack important for Ukraine?
The Ukrainian Navy says the Su-34M is one of the Russian Air Force's key assets, delivering guided aerial bombs on Ukrainian military bases and front-line cities. This aircraft is also capable of carrying different missiles along with multiple guided and ordinary bombs simultaneously. According to the Navy, the destruction of these aircraft will weaken Russia's strategic air capability.
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Russia's silence, confirmation pending
All reports so far only cite the Ukrainian Navy's statement. Because till now Russia has neither confirmed nor denied the loss of the planes. The number of losses could not be independently confirmed.
news of another attack
Meanwhile, another report claimed that a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a major oil refinery of Rosneft located in Ryazan, Russia. According to the report, the Ryazan refinery alone handles about 5 percent of Russia's total refining capacity.
Attacks continue from both sides
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On the other hand, Russia has also continued attacks on Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday that it targeted two cargo ships headed towards Ukraine's Izmail port and Odessa. A day before this, due to Russian missile and drone attacks, thousands of people's homes in many cities of Ukraine lost power.