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Ukrainian Resistance Destroys $100 Million in Russian Jets

12/22/2025

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Two fighter jets, identified as Su-30SMs, were destroyed with estimated losses up to $100 million.
Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) reported a covert operation on December 20-21, 2025, targeting a Lipetsk airbase, following a prior Belbek attack in Crimea.
The operation was carried out by a member of Ukraine's resistance after two weeks of planning.
HUR says meticulous execution allowed the strike to proceed undetected.

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Two fighter jets, identified as Su-30SMs, were destroyed with estimated losses up to $100 million.
Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) reported a covert operation on December 20-21, 2025, targeting a Lipetsk airbase, following a prior Belbek attack in Crimea.
The operation was carried out by a member of Ukraine's resistance after two weeks of planning.
HUR says meticulous execution allowed the strike to proceed undetected.