British Intel Reports Major Damage to Russian Military Fighter Jets & Air Defense Systems in Crimea from Ukrainian Strikes.

The British Army Intelligence Services reported on May 18, 2024, significant damage to Russian military aircraft and air defense systems in Crimea following a series of targeted attacks by Ukrainian forces on May 14, 2024. The strikes, aimed at Russian military installations on the illegally occupied territory, resulted in the destruction of advanced air defense systems and high-value aircraft. Specifically, elements of an SA-21 Air Defense missile battery, including the sophisticated GRAVE STONE radar and multiple missile launchers, were destroyed at Belbek Airfield. Additionally, at least two MiG-31BM FOXHOUND C aircraft, known for their high-speed interception capabilities, were destroyed on the ground during the operation. Read full Defense News at this link ...

Satellite images published on X after the Ukrainian ATACMS strikes reveal the destruction of at least two MiG-31 aircraft, as well as significant damage to infrastructure at the Russian Belbek Air Force Base in Crimea.  (Picture source: MAXAR via X Account Christiaan Triebert)

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