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.
Source: National Guard Commander Oleksandr Pivnenko
Details: Pivnenko said that after identifying the target, the troops carefully planned the operation and struck the aircraft as it was preparing for a combat sortie to launch strikes against Ukraine.
Quote: "The first UAV struck the nose section of the Su-24M. The second hit near the fuel tanks, ultimately destroying the aircraft."
Details: Pivnenko said National Guard units are systematically expanding their capability to conduct long-range drone strikes deep behind Russian lines.
He added that units of the National Guard's 1st Azov Corps and 2nd Khartiia Corps are also carrying out combat missions at distances exceeding 100 km.
The commander said such strikes primarily target Russian logistics routes, ammunition depots, command posts, air defence systems, clusters of personnel and aircraft.
He stressed that these operations weaken Russia's combat capabilities and force the Russians to divert additional resources to protect facilities in the rear.
Background:
- On 15 July, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter in Russia's Belgorod Oblast.
- On 8 July, Ukraine's defence forces also shot down a Russian Su-35 multirole fighter.
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