Explosions occurred at the Saki airbase in Novofedorovka, Crimea, on August 9, resulting in the destruction of Russian military equipment. Analysts suggested the attack involved multiple simultaneous strikes, possibly using ATACMS, Grom-2 missiles, or drones.

Explosions occurred at the Saki airbase in Novofedorovka, Crimea.

Nine enemy fighters were destroyed in the attack.

The 43rd Fighter Aviation Regiment, operating Su-30SM, Su-33, and Su-24M aircraft, was based at the location.

Analysts speculate the strike may have involved ATACMS, Grom-2 missiles, or drones, excluding the official Russian version of a random fire.

Explosions at Saky airbase indicated a hit on an aviation weapons depot, with serious detonations confirming the damage.

Russian aircraft including Su-30M, Su-24, and Il-76 were stationed at Saky airbase prior to the attack.

Russian Ministry of Defense claimed an aviation munition exploded and denied fire damage, blaming accidental causes rather than Ukrainian strike.