Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a strike on Saki airfield earlier in the week, causing significant damage to the base of the 43rd Naval Aviation Regiment.
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Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a strike on Saki airfield earlier in the week, causing significant damage to the base of the 43rd Naval Aviation Regiment.
One of the most significant strikes was on Aug. 9, 2022, at the Saki airfield in Crimea, resulting in the loss of four Su-30SM fighters and seven Su-24M bombers for Russia.
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