Saki airfield under attack: Air Force destroyed another control point in Crimea
Photo: Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk (facebook com kpszsu)
The Ukrainian Air Force targeted the Saki airfield within the territory of occupied Crimea, hitting another enemy command point, reports the Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleshchuk, on Telegram.
The Commander noted that the Defense Forces targeted a command point at the Saki airfield, situated near the town of Novofedorivka in western Crimea.
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"Saki airfield! All targets down! Unfortunately, our Air Force have lost yet another command point in Crimea," wrote Oleshchuk.
Presumably, the successful operation was achieved through the efforts of Ukrainian pilots. The Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine expressed gratitude to them for their work.
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About the Saki airfield
It is known that the Saki airfield is home to the 43rd Fighter Aviation Regiment of the Russian Aerospace Forces, supporting Russian forces in southern Ukraine. The occupiers' group is equipped with Su-24 bombers and Su-30 fighters.
Preceding events
On the evening and night of January 6, powerful explosions were heard in the vicinity of Yevpatoria in western Crimea. Witnesses reported an attack on the Saki airfield.
Additionally, on January 4, powerful explosions were heard in Sevastopol and Yevpatoria. Prior to this, Russian occupiers had blocked traffic on the Crimean Bridge.
Later, the Strategic Communications Directorate of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that a junction point of Russian occupation forces near the occupied Sevastopol was targeted. Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykola Oleshchuk, reported that the operation was carried out by Ukrainian pilots.
