Ukrainian Security Service drones attacked the Morozovsk military airfield in Russia's Rostov Oblast on the night of April 4-5, 2024, destroying at least six Russian military aircraft and heavily damaging another eight.
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At least six Russian military aircraft were destroyed, and another eight were heavily damaged.
Su-34 frontline bombers and Su-27 fighters were stationed at the airfield.
At least six aircraft were destroyed in the attack on Morozovsk airfield.
Eight more aircraft were severely damaged in the attack.
About 20 Russian soldiers were killed or injured in the attack.
SBU and Ukrainian military attacked Russian Morozovsk airbase on April 5
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in collaboration with the military and the Defense Forces, orchestrated the nighttime assault on the Morozovsk airfield, resulting in the destruction of at least six aircraft.
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