Ukraine–Russia

The Insider reports aircraft losses at Borisoglebsk; @ukraine_map says Long Neptune missiles were used

This version is a correction.

ATTACK
Location
Borisoglebsk airfield, Voronezh Oblast (airfield reference; impact point unverified)
Actors
Ukraine · Russia
Importance
Notable

Ukraine’s General Staff said six Su-34 aircraft were damaged in its strike on Borisoglebsk during the night of 15 October. United24 Media reported a Ukrainian Navy claim that six Su-34M were destroyed, while The Insider says the Navy had reported six damaged and Zelensky said four were destroyed and two damaged. The Insider describes a blurred satellite image with signs of a strike in the aircraft parking area but does not independently establish aircraft losses. Separately, @ukraine_map stated that Zelensky later confirmed Long Neptune missiles were used in the strike. Its post links no direct statement, so this missile-model identification remains an unverified account report.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Amidst the ongoing rocket alert, reports are emerging of explosions and a fire in the Voronezh region. Preliminary reports suggest the incident occurred at the Borisoglebsk airfield., The Borisoglebsk airfield was under a missile attack. A fire is currently burning at the site. Details are still being clarified., Ukrainian forces destroyed six Russian Su-34M bombers during an overnight strike on Borisoglebsk airfield using domestic Neptune missiles, according to the Ukrainian Navy, Ukraine’s General Staff says six Su-34 aircraft were damaged at Borisoglebsk airfield during the night of 15 October, Satellite images show wreckage of Su-34 fighter-bombers at Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia’s Voronezh after Ukrainian missile strike, Initially, it was reported Ukraine struck Borisoglebsk Airbase with Flamingo missiles. However, later Zelensky confirmed Long Neptune Missiles were used. Long Neptune Missiles are Ukraine’s most accurate missile, each costing $1.5 million with a 1,000km range and 150kg warhead

Ukraine’s General Staff said six Su-34 aircraft were damaged. United24 Media attributed to the Ukrainian Navy a claim that six Su-34M were destroyed; The Insider says the Navy had reported six damaged and that Zelensky said four were destroyed and two damaged. The Insider describes a blurred satellite image showing signs of a strike but does not independently establish aircraft losses. Separately, @ukraine_map says Zelensky later confirmed Long Neptune missiles were used, but links no direct statement; this missile-model identification remains an unverified account report.