The SBU has confirmed that recent strikes targeting air hangars were deliberate. According to the SBU, two hangars were struck by Su-30 and Su-30SM fighters. Following the attack, a fire erupted in the hangar housing the Su-30SM, an incident the SBU characterized as evidence of a successful strike.
The estimated value of a single Su-30SM aircraft ranges between $30 million and $50 million USD, depending on its specific configuration. Sakas base, situated on the western coast of Crimea near Novofedorivka, approximately 60 km southwest of Simferopol, is recognized as a strategically vital Russian air base in the Black Sea region. This facility has consistently been a target of Ukrainian long-range operations throughout the conflict.
Following the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, the base was occupied and reorganized, transforming the former Ukrainian naval aviation base into a primary operational center. The SBU reports that the targeting of these specific hangars indicates a focused effort against high-value assets. The reported destruction and subsequent fire at Sakas base underscore the military significance of this location to Russian air operations in the region.
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