Ukraine Strikes Russian Rear Areas, Destroying Su-24M at Saky Airfield and Drone Relay Stations

Ukraine has reportedly carried out strikes against Russian military assets, destroying an Su-24M aircraft at Saky Airfield and damaging drone relay stations. The attacks targeted infrastructure described as part of Russia’s rear-area operations, potentially disrupting surveillance, communications, and unmanned-aircraft missions. Saky Airfield, located in occupied Crimea, has previously been associated with Russian military activity. Russian officials have not provided a full public account of the reported damage. The claims could not be independently verified, and the broader impact remains unclear.