Ukrainian intelligence operators struck russian Su-24 frontline bomber in temporarily occupied Crimea during a nighttime operation on September 7, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence reported.
The strike was carried out by operators from the Department of Active Actions during a nighttime operation on the peninsula. The intelligence agency released footage showing the moment the aircraft was hit.
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The published video captures the strike against the Su-24 aircraft, although the intelligence's statement does not provide further details about the weapon or platform used to conduct the attack.
The agency described the operation as a “festive” strike, noting that it was carried out on Ukraine's Military Intelligence Day. The date therefore gave the operation an additional symbolic significance for the service.
The Su-24 is a Soviet-designed frontline bomber that remains in russian service. The aircraft is capable of carrying a range of air-launched weapons and has been used by russian forces to conduct strikes against Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
Among the weapons employed by russian Su-24 bombers are guided aerial bombs and missiles, allowing the aircraft to attack targets from a distance without necessarily entering the immediate vicinity of the battlefield.
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