Ukraine Claims 9 Russian Military Planes Destroyed In Blasts; Zelensky Calls For Liberation Of Crimea
Posted on AllSides August 11th, 2022
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Aseries of explosions at an air base in Crimea destroyed nine Russian jets, Ukrainian military officials claimed Wednesday.
Numerous explosions reportedly struck Russia's Saki military airbase, located on the western coast of Crimea, on Tuesday, leaving one dead and 13 others injured.
Russia, however, denied the officials' claims and said no aircraft were damaged. But satellite images showed at least seven fighter planes had been destroyed completely and others likely damaged, the Associated Press reported.
In a nightly address following Tuesday's explosions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "This Russian war against Ukraine and against entire free...
