Ukrainian forces strike Russian Su-34 jet, airfield, and oil refinery
Ukrainian military forces conducted a coordinated strike against Russian military assets, successfully targeting a Su-34 fighter-bomber, a strategic airfield, and an oil refinery within Russian territory. This operation is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign to degrade Russian logistical capabilities and long-range strike potential. The strikes follow reports of continued Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, highlighting the intensifying nature of the long-range aerial conflict between the two nations.
Date: August 21, 2026
Location: Various, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: RBC-Ukraine