Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) drones struck Russian military airfields in occupied Crimea for the second time in a week, targeting aircraft and drone infrastructure at the Saky Air Base and Gvardiyske Air Base airfields. According to a statement posted by the SBU on Telegram, the operation was carried out as part of the 40-day campaign approved by President Volodymyr Zelensky aimed at increasing pressure on Russia.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. Earlier, Zelensky said the campaign is designed to expand sustained pressure on Russian military infrastructure, including targets in occupied territories, and deep inside Russia. He added that Ukraine will continue expanding such operations. The SBU said seven hangars storing aviation equipment were hit at Saky airfield. This marks the second SBU strike on Saky airfield this week. The hangars reportedly housed Sukhoi Su-30SM, Sukhoi Su-30, and Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft. According to preliminary data, at least seven aircraft were destroyed or damaged. The agency also reported strikes on two hangars at Gvardiyske airfield, where Shahed drone drones and other aviation equipment were stored. According to the SBU, both Saky and Gvardiyske are key Russian air bases in Crimea, regularly used by tactical aircraft to launch missile and bomb strikes against Ukraine and support Russian operations in the south. “The SBU continues to carry out the tasks set by the president and systematically reduce Russia’s military potential. Each of our special operations means fewer enemy aircraft, logistics hubs, warehouses, and infrastructure supporting Russian aggression,” the agency said.
SBU Hits 2 Crimea Air Bases, Damages 7 Russian Aircraft in Second Strike on Saky This Week
Ukraine’s 40-day pressure campaign intensifies as SBU targets two key Crimean airfields used for strikes on southern Ukraine.












