Ukrainian Drones Destroy Russian Su-24M Bomber at Saky Airfield in Crimea

Ukrainian National Guard drones have successfully destroyed a Russian Su-24M bomber at the Saky Airfield in Crimea. Video evidence confirms the destruction of the military aircraft.

16 Jul, 13:26 — 16 Jul, 13:50

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Why this matters

The destruction of a Russian bomber in Crimea, a territory annexed by Russia, signifies Ukraine's continued ability to strike high-value military targets deep behind enemy lines. This incident underscores the ongoing vulnerability of Russian forces in occupied territories and highlights the evolving nature of drone warfare.

Key entitiesUkrainian National Guard Omega Special Purpose Center Su-24M bomber Saky Military Airfield

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Ukrainian National Guard special forces destroyed a Russian Su-24M bomber
The destruction occurred at the Saky military airfield in Crimea
Drones were used in the operation
The Omega Special Purpose Center was the unit responsible

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Combat divers from the Omega Special Purpose Center of the Ukrainian National Guard destroyed the bomber.

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The incident occurred on Thursday, July 16.

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The Saky military airfield is in temporarily occupied Crimea.

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The coverage is largely aligned with a pro-Ukrainian narrative, emphasizing the success of Ukrainian forces against Russian assets in occupied territory.

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ukrainska-pravda22d ago

Ukrainian National Guard drones destroy Russian Su-24M bomber at Saky airbase in Crimea – video

Special forces from the Omega Special Purpose Centre within the National Guard of Ukraine have used drones to destroy a Russian Su-24M frontline bomber at the Saky military airbase in temporarily occupied Crimea.

By Iryna Levytska

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ukrinformMixed22d ago