Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported that SBU forces struck two Russian Su-27 fighter jets at the Belbek Airbase near occupied Sevastopol, Crimea, destroying one aircraft that was carrying ammunition and taxiing for a combat mission.
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SBU struck two Su-27 fighter jets at Belbek Airbase, destroying one
Ukrainian drones struck and destroyed two Su-27 aircraft at Belbek airfield in Crimea.
The total estimated cost of the two destroyed aircraft is around $70 million.
SSU drones struck two Su-27 aircraft at Belbek airfield, one was ready for combat flight and destroyed
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