Ukrainian Saboteur Destroys Russian Fighter-Bomber at Chelyabinsk Airbase

In a daring act of sabotage, a Ukrainian agent infiltrated a Russian airbase nearly 600 miles from the Ukrainian border, resulting in the destruction of a key aircraft in Russia's air fleet.

• Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bomber at an airbase in Chelyabinsk, Russia, nearly 600 miles from the Ukrainian border.
• The Ukrainian intelligence directorate has claimed responsibility for the sabotage, marking one of the most daring acts of sabotage by a Ukrainian agent inside Russia.
• The Su-34s are a key part of Russia's air fleet and have been active along the 600-mile front line of Russia's 23-month wider war on Ukraine.
• This is not the first time Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian airbases; previous attacks have resulted in the destruction of helicopters, air-defense launchers, vehicles, and ammunition depots.
• Despite the effectiveness of Ukraine's sabotage campaign, it is also risky, with several Ukrainian saboteurs having been caught and killed.

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