Ukrainian special forces claim to have damaged two Russian fighter jets (likely MiG-31 and Su-30/34) at Savasleyka airfield in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region, about 400 miles from the border. Additionally, a drone strike successfully hit the VNIIR-Progress plant in Cheboksary, Chuvashia, which produces components for Russian missile systems and drones, leading to production suspension and a halt in commercial flights in the region. These operations occurred as Russia launched its largest overnight drone bombardment (479 drones, 20 missiles) against Ukraine, causing damage and one fatality in the Rivne region.
Ukraine claims to have damaged Russian fighter jets in night-time raid
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Ukrainian special forces claim to have damaged two Russian fighter jets (likely MiG-31 and Su-30/34) at Savasleyka airfield in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region, about 400 miles from the border. Additionally, a drone strike successfully hit the VNIIR-Progress plant in Cheboksary, Chuvashia, which produces components for Russian missile systems and drones, leading to production suspension and a halt in commercial flights in the region. These operations occurred as Russia launched its largest overnight drone bombardment (479 drones, 20 missiles) against Ukraine, causing damage and one fatality in the Rivne region.
Trending- 1 A week after Operation Spiderweb (drone strikes on Kremlin's nuclear-capable bombers)
- 2 Sunday night and early Monday morning (June 8-9, 2025): Russia launches 479 drones and 20 missiles at Ukraine.
- 3 Sunday night/early Monday morning (June 8-9, 2025): Ukrainian special forces conduct raids on Savasleyka airfield and VNIIR-Progress plant.
- 4 Recent weeks: Russian forces make significant advances in Sumy region.
- Damage to two Russian fighter jets (claimed)
- Suspension of production at VNIIR-Progress plant in Cheboksary
- Halt of commercial flights in Chuvashia region
- One person confirmed dead in Rivne region, Ukraine
- Damage to an office building in Kyiv
- Russian forces making advances in Sumy region and Donetsk
- Scrambling of Polish fighter jets in response to aerial attacks
What: Ukrainian special forces conducted night-time raids deep inside Russia, claiming to have damaged fighter jets at an airfield and struck a factory producing military components. This occurred amidst Russia's largest overnight drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine.
When: Night-time raid (implied Sunday night/early Monday morning, June 8-9, 2025), coinciding with Russia's bombardment on Sunday night and early Monday morning.
Where: Russia (Savasleyka airfield in Nizhny Novgorod region, Cheboksary in Chuvashia region), Ukraine (central and western regions, Rivne region, Kyiv, Sumy region, Donetsk).
Why: Ukraine's raids aim to disrupt Russian military capabilities and counter Russia's ongoing offensive. Russia's bombardment is part of its war effort and aims to push back the frontline.
How: Ukraine used special operations forces and drones (UAVs). Russia used drones (Shahed kamikaze drones) and missiles (Kinzhal ballistic missiles, Iskander missile systems). Air defenses were employed by both sides.