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Ukraine Says Neptune Strike Hit Six Russian Su-34M Jets
Ukraine says its Navy struck Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region overnight with Neptune missiles.
The Navy said the strike hit six Su-34M fighter-bombers, while Ukraine’s General Staff said all six jets were damaged to varying degrees.
The Navy described the aircraft as destroyed, but that claim has not been independently verified, and Russian authorities did not acknowledge a strike on the airfield.
Residents reported explosions and a large fire, while the regional governor said air defenses intercepted drones and several jet-powered targets and that falling debris damaged homes and a car.
The Su-34 is used to launch guided bombs at Ukrainian positions and populated areas.
The strike targeted an airfield about 370 kilometers from the front line, according to the Ukrainian account, and shows Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons against Russian military sites.
The extent of the damage remains unclear; the sources give no further details about what happens next.
Ukraine’s Navy said it used Neptune missiles in an overnight strike on Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region.
Ukraine said six Russian Su-34M aircraft were hit; its General Staff said all six were damaged to varying degrees.
The Moscow Times reported that Ukraine said the aircraft were destroyed, but said this could not be independently verified.
Ukraine reported explosions and a fire at the airfield, while Russia’s regional governor reported intercepted aerial targets and damage from falling debris.
The Russian authorities did not acknowledge a strike on the airfield, according to The Moscow Times.
- Who
- Ukraine’s Navy said it carried out the strike; its General Staff also reported damage to the aircraft.
- What
- An overnight Neptune missile attack hit six Russian Su-34M aircraft, according to Ukraine. Ukraine’s Navy said they were destroyed, while its General Staff said they were damaged to varying degrees.
- When
- Overnight before Oct. 15, 2026.
- Where
- Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia’s Voronezh region.
- Why
- Not stated
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Ukraine said it struck Borisoglebsk airfield with Neptune missiles, hitting six Su-34M aircraft.
Ukraine’s Navy and General Staff reported the strike and damage to the aircraft.
- Aircraft targeted
- Six Su-34M jets
- Weapon
- Neptune coastal missile system
- Target location
- Borisoglebsk military airfield, Voronezh region
- Distance from front line
- About 370 kilometers (about 230 miles), according to the Kyiv Independent
- Russian governor’s report
- Air defenses intercepted 33 drones and several jet-powered aerial targets
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What people are saying
several jet-powered aerial targets