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​MiG-31K, Two Il-76 Aircraft Destroyed, Six Damaged in Attack on russian Savasleyka Air Base

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MiG-31K aircraft / Open source illustrative photo
MiG-31K aircraft / Open source illustrative photo

Results of Ukraine's Intelligence attack on Savasleika air base on August 16th become known

Suspilne, citing sources in Ukraine's Defense Intelligence, reported about the destruction of russian aircraft at Savasleyka air base.

According to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence source, the airfield has been attacked at least twice in recent days.

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On August 16, the strike destroyed MiG-31K supersonic interceptor aircraft and two Il-76 strategic airlifter. In addition, about five aircraft, probably MiG-31K/I, were damaged.

MiG-31K, Two Il-76 Aircraft Destroyed, Six Damaged in Attack on russian Savasleyka Air Base, Defense Express
Il-76 strategic airlifter / Open source illustrative photo

On August 13, a fuel and lubricant depot was hit as well as another MiG-31K/I was damaged due to the strike.

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has not yet officially commented on this information.

Earlier Defense Express reported about number of ATACMS missiles that needed to wipe out a russian airfield.

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