Ukrainian Air Force confirms destruction of nine Russian warplanes at an airbase in Crimea

The command of the Air Force of Ukraine has confirmed that nine Russian planes were destroyed at an air base in Crimea.

What we know

On August 9, between 3 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. (EET), the first explosion at the airbase in temporarily occupied Crimea occurred followed by several more powerful explosions. According to satellite images, at 11:10 (EET) there were about 30 fighters and bombers at the airfield.

Unfortunately, some of the planes survived. According to the Air Force Command, 9 aircraft were destroyed. But it is possible that the real number of destroyed aircraft is higher, and the statistics will soon be updated.

Source: Air Force Command of the AFU

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