00:00Ukraine says it has destroyed a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet during a drone strike on the Belbek
00:05military airfield in occupied Crimea. According to Ukraine's military intelligence agency,
00:11the overnight attack took place on June 26 and targeted both the fighter aircraft
00:17and an airfield launching unit used to service combat jets. Video released by the agency appears
00:23to show the strike. Officials estimate the damage to Russian military assets is worth tens of
00:29millions of dollars. The operation is part of a wider Ukrainian campaign targeting Russian airbases
00:35across Crimea. In recent days, Ukraine has also claimed strikes on the Saki and Gvardysky airfields
00:41where several aircraft, hangars, and drone storage facilities were reportedly hit.
00:47Russia has not publicly confirmed Ukraine's claims.
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