Ukraine destroys Russian Tu-134 military leadership aircraft
Ukraine's Intelligence (HUR) claims a destruction of a Tu-134 aircraft, typically used for transporting Russian high-ranking defense personnel.
Ukraine destroyed a Russian Tu-134 military transport aircraft belonging to Russia’s 117th Military Transport Aviation Regiment on the night of 12-13 October, according to Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR).
Ukraine targets aircraft like the Tu-134 because it is used for transporting high-ranking Russian military officials, making it a strategic asset in Russia’s command and control infrastructure during the war. By attacking such aircraft, Ukraine aims to disrupt Russian military operations, communications, and decision-making.
The incident occurred at the Orenburg-2 airfield, suggesting potential implications for Russia’s military logistics and command capabilities, according to HUR.
The cause of the fire was not specified by HUR, but most likely it was sabotage.
Ukrainian intelligence claims they destroyed a Russian Tu-134 military aircraft at the Orenburg-2 airfield on the night of 12-13 October. These planes are used for transporting high-ranking officials from the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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