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Ukrainian Forces Target Crimea Airfield, Destroy Russian Aircraft and Drones

4/3/2026

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On April 2, 6, Ukrainian forces struck the Kirovske airfield in occupied Crimea.
The 1st Separate Center of Unmanned Systems led the operation.
The strike destroyed a Russian An-72P patrol aircraft and four Orion drones.
Ukrainian officials reported FP-2 drones armed with 60–100 kg warheads were used.
The strike damaged a Soviet-era P-37 radar system after the An-26 crash in Crimea killed 29 people.

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Story summary

On April 2, 6, Ukrainian forces struck the Kirovske airfield in occupied Crimea.
The 1st Separate Center of Unmanned Systems led the operation.
The strike destroyed a Russian An-72P patrol aircraft and four Orion drones.
Ukrainian officials reported FP-2 drones armed with 60–100 kg warheads were used.
The strike damaged a Soviet-era P-37 radar system after the An-26 crash in Crimea killed 29 people.