The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported setting a Russian Su-27P interceptor on fire at the Krymsk airfield, located in the Krasnodar Territory.
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The video of the attack, which appears to be an act of sabotage, was published on the official Telegram page of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, showing the interceptor engulfed in flames.
In addition to the Russian fighter jet, the video also shows a fire in the city of Krasnodar that disabled three Russian railway locomotives a day earlier.
Combat Aircraft in Withdrawal
The targeted aircraft, identified as the Su-27P with registration RF-90709 and red number “16,” belonged to the 38th Fighter Aviation Regiment, stationed at the Belbek airbase in Crimea. This model, developed for the Soviet Union’s Air Defense Forces, is known for being a specialized version of the Su-27 but lacks the capability to use air-to-ground weaponry.
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Externally, the Su-27P is distinguished by features such as green vertical stabilizer supports and an optoelectronic search system mounted in the central nose section of the aircraft. This specific model has been gradually replaced by more modern versions like the Su-30M2.
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Aircraft History
The burned Su-27P was last seen in January 2022 during flight exercises conducted in the Krasnodar Territory. Due to recent attacks on military infrastructure in Crimea and airbases in the region, the fighter was relocated to Krymsk, where it remained until the sabotage occurred.
Video: Telegram @DIUkraine. Photo: Wikimedia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.