Kyiv reports significant damage after explosions at Russia’s Saki airbase; Moscow offers no clear explanation.

Ukraine’s general staff reported destroying nine Russian planes in the past 24 hours, following a series of explosions at Russia’s Saki airbase in Crimea. While Ukraine has not explicitly claimed responsibility for the attack, many analysts and military sources believe it was a Ukrainian strike. The explosions damaged planes and triggered evacuations in the area, though Russian authorities have attempted to downplay the incident. This follows increasing claims by Ukraine that it has destroyed a total of 232 Russian planes since the conflict’s onset. Some experts believe the strike demonstrates weaknesses in Russia’s defense capabilities, as Kremlin forces have yet to offer a coherent explanation.