Shock attack from Ukraine to Russia: They blew up a "MiG-29" fighter jet in the air

Shock attack from Ukraine to Russia: They blew up a

04.07.2026 20:00

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that an operation was conducted at midnight at the Belbek Military Airfield in Russia's annexed Crimea. It was reported that a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet stationed at the base, as well as a launch pad, were successfully struck and destroyed. Footage of the operation was also shared, with estimates indicating that the material damage inflicted on the Russian military has reached tens of millions of dollars.

The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported an attack on a Russian "Mig-29" fighter jet stationed at the Belbek Military Airfield in Crimea, which was illegally annexed by Russia.

In a written statement on GUR's social media account, it was stated that the attack on the Belbek Military Airfield in Crimea occurred on the night of June 25-26.

TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE

The statement noted that a Russian "Mig-29" fighter jet stationed there was destroyed as a result of the attack.

It was also reported that a launch pad that took off during the attack was hit, adding, "The damage caused to the attacker is estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars."

FOOTAGE ALSO SHARED

The statement also shared footage allegedly showing the attack on the "Mig-29" fighter jet.

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