The destroyed aircraft are used by Russian forces to deploy guided aerial bombs against Ukrainian cities and frontlines, with costs estimated at roughly $100M and $50M respectively. The attack on the staging base occurred approximately 500 km from Ukrainian lines, demonstrating the operational reach of the SBU's deep-strike drone capabilities.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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SBU Drones Destroy 2 Russian Jets at Khanskaya Air Base
War16 days ago
A Sukhoi Su-35 fighter and a Su-34 bomber were eliminated during an overnight strike on a Russian military facility in Adygea on October 4. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) used long-range drones to target the Khanskaya airfield, where the aircraft and an ammunition depot were hit, sparking a massive fire confirmed by NASA FIRMS satellite data and geolocated thermal imagery.
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