Ukraine's Neptune missiles destroy six Russian Su-34 bombers at Borisoglebsk airfield

Ukraine's Navy struck six Russian Su-34M bombers at the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia's Voronezh region on October 15, destroying what officials say equals six months of Russia's military-industrial output. Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk said the strike used Ukrainian-made Neptune coastal missile systems, highlighting it as a precedent showcasing synergy between Ukrainian developers and the Navy, the only branch using this weapon. He noted Russian media typically report receiving only 2-3 aircraft at a time, making the six-plane loss significant. In a separate operation, the Navy and military intelligence destroyed a drone operator training center for Russia's 18th army in Khorly, Kherson region. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the Su-34s were preparing strikes on Ukraine when hit.