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Ukraine: 9 Russian warplanes were destroyed by the explosion in Crimea

2022-08-10 16:26:28, Kosova & Bota CNA
Ukraine: 9 Russian warplanes were destroyed by the explosion in Crimea
Smoke from explosions near Novofedorivka

Ukrainian officials say nine Russian fighter jets were destroyed by a massive explosion at the Saki air base in Crimea, amid speculation the base was hit by Ukraine. This would constitute a new escalation of the war with Russia.

Russia denies that any aircraft were damaged by Tuesday's blast or that any attack took place. Ukrainian officials have hinted, but without accepting responsibility for the explosions, challenging the Russian explanation that there was a fire at the ammunition depot at the base that caused the explosions.

Kiev says the Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed eight years ago, is important, and President Zelensky, speaking hours after the explosion, vowed that Ukraine would retake Crimea.

Russian officials today tried to downplay the impact of the explosions, saying hotels and beaches were not affected. Crimea is a favorite destination for Russian tourists. The explosions, which killed one person and injured 13, forced vacationers to flee in panic. Russian planes have used the base in Soki to strike the regions in the south of Ukraine. Social media in Ukraine were filled with numerous comments that the attack was carried out by Ukraine using a long-range missile./ VOA





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