Russian Fighter Jet Destroyed in Fire
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet was completely destroyed by fire at an airfield in Krymsk, Russia. The incident occurred on 14 December, according to Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence.
The airfield is a military base, and the event happened directly there. This comes after another destructive fire on 13 December that damaged three Russian railway locomotives. These locomotives are used by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
The Su-30 jet was a sophisticated and expensive aircraft. Its destruction represents a significant loss for Russia’s military capabilities. The simultaneous damage to the locomotives suggests a possible coordinated effort to disrupt Russia’s military supply chains.
Both incidents happened within 24 hours in the Krasnodar Krai region, which is important for Russian military operations. This raises questions about the security and resilience of Russian military infrastructure.
The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides experiencing losses and disruptions to their military capabilities.