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Ukraine says Neptune strike destroyed four Su-34s and damaged two at Russian air base

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Satellite imagery of Borisoglebsk air base in Russia’s Voronezh region appears to support Ukraine’s claim that a Neptune missile attack on the night of Oct. 14–15 hit six Su-34 fighter-bombers. Ukrainian officials said four aircraft were destroyed and two badly damaged.

Discovered 2026-10-15T03:04:34.391626-07:00 | 2026-10-15T03:04:34.391626-07:00

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  • The reported losses could reduce Russian Su-34 availability, though the articles describe Ukraine’s claims and imagery rather than an independently confirmed assessment of operational impact.
  • The strike highlights Ukraine’s use of the Neptune system against an air base inside Russia, extending the conflict’s threat to aircraft and infrastructure beyond the front line.

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The Hill Aviation Week nationalsecurityjournal.org militarnyi.com aero.de lefigaro.fr
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