Ukrainian Forces Damage Two Russian Fighter Jets at Savasleyka Airfield

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces conducted a night raid on the Savasleyka airfield in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region, reportedly damaging two Russian fighter jets, likely a MiG-31 and either a Su-30 or Su-34, which are used to launch Kinzhal hypersonic missiles against Ukraine. The Ukrainian military also targeted the VNIIR-Progress factory in Cheboksary, which produces components for Russian missile systems and drones, causing significant damage and leading to a suspension of commercial flights in the area. Despite Russian claims of intercepting nearly 49 Ukrainian drones overnight, Ukraine's strike on the airfield marks a continuing escalation in deep strikes behind enemy lines. This airfield is a critical site for Russia's air operations against Ukraine, and previous Ukrainian attacks have targeted it to disrupt Russian missile capabilities. The full extent of the damage from these strikes is still being assessed by Ukrainian forces. These operations underscore the intensifying air and drone warfare as Ukraine seeks to undermine key Russian military assets far from the frontline.