Ukrainian defence forces destroy two Russian Su-34 fighter jets with Neptune missiles at Russian airfield

Ukrainian military personnel have attacked the Marinovka airfield in Russia's Volgograd Oblast using the Neptune missile system, destroying two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers.

Source: Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Details: The strike was carried out on Thursday 29 October. The airbase was hit by a Long Neptune missile.

Quote: "As a result of the strike, two Su-34 frontline fighter-bombers were destroyed on the territory of the 11th Composite Aviation Regiment (in the settlement of Oktyabrsky, Volgograd Oblast) of the 4th Composite Aviation Division of the 4th Air and Air Defence Forces Army."

Details: The Navy explained that the Su-34 is one of the main Russian tactical aircraft used to drop guided aerial bombs on Ukrainian cities, Ukrainian defence forces' positions, and frontline areas. The fighter-bomber has an export value of approximately US$50 million.

Background: Ukrainska Pravda recently reported that as of October 2026, Russia has about 140 Su-34 aircraft left in service.

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