SBU drones strike Su‑35 and Su‑34 fighters and munitions depot at Khan’ska airfield
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The Security Service of Ukraine says drones hit two Russian combat aircraft – a Su‑35 and a Su‑34 – and a munitions depot at the Khan’ska airfield in the Republic of Adygea, about 500 km from the front line, on the night of 4 October.
Aircraft and munitions hit
SBU reports that a Su‑35 multirole fighter and a Su‑34 fighter‑bomber were struck by drones at the Khan’ska airfield. Both aircraft are described as carriers of precision‑guided bombs used by Russian forces. A munitions depot on the same airfield was also hit.
Valuation of aircraft
The Su‑35 is valued at approximately $100 million and the Su‑34 at approximately $50 million, according to the reports.
Location and distance
The strike took place at the Khan’ska (also reported as Khansk or Khanskaya) airfield in the Republic of Adygea, Russia, about 500 km from the Ukraine border.
Satellite evidence
A satellite photograph shows at least two impact sites with burn trails on a Russian aircraft.
What's still unclear
Sources differ on the spelling of the airfield name (Khan’ska, Khansk, Khanskaya) and on whether the airfield is described as being in Russia or Ukraine.
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