Ukrainian Air Force commander hints at strike on Crimean Belbek airfield
Commander of the Air Force of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk (Photo: Getty Images)
In the senior Ukrainian command, there were hints of the involvement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in strikes on the occupied Crimea today, January 31, according to the Commander of the Air Force of Ukraine, Mykola Oleshchuk.
"Did you know that there is the 204th Sevastopol Tactical Aviation Brigade within the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine?" writes Oleshchuk.
According to him, its permanent deployment location is the Belbek airfield.
"Ukrainian aviators will definitely return home to their native airfield. But for now, thanks to everyone who contributed to clearing Crimea of Russian presence!" he adds.
Explosions in Crimea
Today, on January 31, in the temporarily occupied Crimea, explosions were repeatedly heard.
Local Telegram channels published photos and videos showing traces of rockets in the sky. There were also reports of a fire in the area of the Belbek airfield after explosions and the operation of air defense.
Later, the Russians claimed that the temporarily occupied Crimea was allegedly attacked today, January 31, with dozens of missiles.
