Ukrainian forces struck Saky air base in Crimea overnight - General Staff

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

"Last night, units of the missile forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other elements of the Defense Forces, as part of a joint plan, struck the Saky air base in temporarily occupied Crimea. This is an operational airfield that Russia uses to control airspace, particularly over the waters of the Black Sea, and launch airstrikes on Ukrainian territory," the post reads.

Reports of the consequences of the attack are being clarified.

"It is important to note that the air base was protected by 'modern' Russian air defense systems that once again failed to protect an important Russian military facility," the General Staff said.

Explosions rang out last night in Simferopol, Yevpatoria, and Novofedorivka, where a Russian air base is located.

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