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UkrainePublished: 4 July 2026 at 04:37

Ukraine’s drones hit at least seven Russian warplanes in Crimea, SBU says

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) stated that its drones struck two key Russian airbases in occupied Crimea, while Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces reported dozens of additional strikes on military targets across the peninsula.

Foto: Euromaidan Press

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reported that its unmanned aerial vehicles successfully attacked two major Russian airbases in occupied Crimea. The strikes destroyed at least seven Russian warplanes.

This marks the second attack on the Saky airbase in Crimea within the same week, according to the SBU. In addition, Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces reported dozens of other strikes against various military installations across the peninsula.

The exact timing and type of drones used remain undisclosed. Russia has not officially commented on the incident, but independent sources indicate significant losses. These strikes are part of Ukraine’s ongoing strategy to degrade Russian military presence in Crimea.

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