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Ukrainian Navy Destroys Six Russian Su-34M Bombers at Borisoglebsk Airfield Using Neptune Coastal Missile System

On October 15, 2026, Ukrainian Navy forces launched a strike using the Neptune coastal missile system against the Russian military airfield Borisoglebsk in Voronezh Oblast, destroying six Su-34M bombers. The attack was announced on Facebook by Ukrainian forces and described as a 'highly precise strike' by Ukrainska Pravda.

Ukrainian Navy forces launched an attack using the Neptune coastal missile system on the Russian military airfield Borisoglebsk in Voronezh Oblast, Russia, overnight on October 15, 2026. The strike resulted in the destruction of six Russian Su-34M bombers. The attack was announced on Facebook by Ukrainian Navy forces, who claimed the operation was successful. Ukrainska Pravda described the strike as a 'highly precise strike' executed during the night of October 15th. Both sources confirmed the use of the Neptune missile system and the location of the airfield, though the exact phrasing of the announcement and the description of the strike’s precision varied slightly between the outlets.

Where Sources Diverge

The exact date of the attack is reported as October 15, 2026, by both sources.

novinky

The attack occurred overnight on October 15, 2026.

libertatea

The strike was executed during the night of October 15th.

The number of bombers destroyed is reported as six by both sources.

novinky

They managed to destroy six Russian Su-34M bombers.

libertatea

The destruction of six modern Russian fighter jets Su-34M.

The method of attack is described as a 'highly precise strike' by one source.

libertatea

A highly precise strike executed during the night.

novinky

The attack was conducted using the Neptune coastal missile system.

The source of the announcement is reported as Facebook by one source.

novinky

They announced on Facebook that they managed to destroy six Russian Su-34M bombers.

libertatea

Ukrainian Navy forces announced on Thursday the destruction of six modern Russian fighter jets.

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IndependentNovinkyOct 15, 02:21 PM
Ukrainians destroyed six bombers with Neptune coastal missile system at a military airfield

The Ukrainian Navy launched an attack using the Neptune coastal missile system on the Russian military airfield Borisoglebsk in Voronezh Oblast overnight on Thursday. They announced on Facebook that they managed to destroy six Russian Su-34M bombers.

IndependentLibertateaOct 15, 02:01 PM
A Major Strike in the Depths of Russia: Ukraine Destroyed 6 Su-34M Bombers at Borisoglebsk Air Base in a Neptune Missile Attack

Ukrainian Navy forces announced on Thursday the destruction of six modern Russian fighter jets Su-34M following a highly precise strike executed during the night of October 15th on the military airfield Borisoglebsk, located in the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation, reports Ukrainska Pravda.