Ukraine's SBU Claims Strike on 2 Su-30 Hangars at Saky Airfield in Crimea
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Updated · EUobserver · Jul 1
Ukraine's SBU Claims Strike on 2 Su-30 Hangars at Saky Airfield in Crimea
3 articles · Updated · EUobserver · Jul 1
Summary
Wednesday's SBU statement said Ukrainian drones hit two hangars at Crimea's Saky airfield that were believed to house Su-30 and Su-30SM fighter jets, with a fire reported in the Su-30SM hangar.
The agency said the target lay within drone range of Ukrainian positions and focused on aircraft shelters rather than aircraft in the open, though it has not yet released video proving the extent of the damage.
Saky is a repeatedly targeted Russian base; a major Ukrainian strike there in August 2022 destroyed about 10 aircraft and led Moscow to scale back the airfield's use.
The claim came amid wider signs of strain in Russian-held Crimea and Russia itself, including fuel shortages, power disruptions and growing pressure on logistics.
As Ukraine's strikes cripple Russian oil refineries, is the Kremlin's war machine finally running out of fuel?
With infrastructure collapsing and evacuation plans emerging, is Crimea becoming an untenable fortress for Russia?
Breaking Russia’s Grip: The July 1, 2026 Ukrainian Drone Strike on Saky Airfield and Its Strategic Fallout
Overview
On July 1, 2026, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) launched a drone strike on the Saky military airfield in Russian-occupied Crimea, as part of a broader 40-day 'influence operation' approved by President Zelensky. This campaign aims to systematically degrade Russian military capabilities and increase pressure on Russia to end the conflict. The SBU’s strategy targets key military infrastructure, demonstrating their resolve to strike anywhere, even in protected locations. The Saky airfield attack highlights Ukraine’s evolving drone tactics and marks a significant step in their ongoing efforts to weaken Russia’s operational strength in Crimea.