Ukrainian Air Force Commander Announces Destructive Strike in Crimea

Ukraine's air force commander, Mykola Oleshchuk, announced a significant strike on a Russian ammunition depot in Crimea. Despite Russian claims of downing Ukrainian jets, Oleshchuk emphasized the continued success of Ukrainian air missions.


Reuters | Updated: 02-07-2024 16:40 IST | Created: 02-07-2024 16:40 IST
Ukrainian Air Force Commander Announces Destructive Strike in Crimea

Ukraine's air force commander, Mykola Oleshchuk, said on Tuesday the military had carried out a "destructive strike" on a Russian ammunition depot in Moscow-occupied Crimea on Monday.

"Once again, Ukrainian aircraft 'destroyed' by enemy propaganda continue to successfully perform combat missions," Oleshchuk said on Telegram, referring to a report by Russia's defence ministry that five Ukrainian military jets had been destroyed on an airfield in the central Poltava region.

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