The Security Service of Ukraine and the Navy attacked the 'Saky' airfield in occupied Crimea, damaging Russian aircraft, MANPADS, and UAV operator training equipment.
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The Security Service of Ukraine and the Navy hit the 'Saky' airfield in occupied Crimea
At least 12 Su-24 and Su-30 aircraft, as well as 'Pantsyr' MANPADS were at the airport
Drones were used to hit the enemy, overloading Russian air defenses and then launching Neptune missiles
Russian Telegram channels confirm the destruction and losses
At least 30 dead occupants
On Sept. 22, Russia's Black Sea Fleet (BSF) headquarters in Sevastopol was hit by at least two Storm Shadow / SCALP missiles.
The attack was reportedly carried out with the help of Russian residents of Crimea who provided information to the Ukrainian underground.
This strike contributed two months later to the Russian decision to move most of its fleet from the Crimean port in favor of safer bays in the port of Novorossiysk.
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