Ukraine confirms missile attack on Russian airfield near occupied Crimea’s Saky (video)

Ukrainian forces have conducted a missile strike on the Saky airfield in occupied Crimea, causing significant damage. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of 26 July, resulted in multiple explosions, fires, and ammunition detonations at the Russian military facility.

The Ukrainian Navy, Security Service, and Military Intelligence frequently target Russian naval and air assets in occupied Crimea. Air defense installations are among the primary targets prior to the arrival of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine’s Air Force.

According to the Ukrainian Telegram channel Krymsky Veter, local residents reported hearing powerful explosions in Novofedorivka around 2:00-3:00 a.m., where the Saky airfield is located, as well as in the areas of Okunivka (60 km northwest of Novofedorivka) and Simferopol (45 km southeast of Novofedorivka). Eyewitnesses described seeing fires at the airfield and hearing the detonation of ammunition.

Ukrainian forces conducted a missile strike on Russia's Saky airfield in occupied Crimea.

Sources reported explosions, fires, and ammo detonations, suggesting damage to an ammunition depot and a nearby radar station.https://t.co/cp9i5kETtX

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