Explosions destroy aircraft at Russia's Saky air base in occupied Crimea

Disputedon credible origins that conflict: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party, with visual or sensor evidence.

Large explosions hit the Saky military air base on Crimea's west coast on 9 August. Russia's defence ministry said aviation munitions had detonated, that there was no attack and no aircraft were damaged; Crimean officials reported one civilian killed. Satellite images published by Al Jazeera, citing Planet Labs, showed destroyed jets, and Ukraine's air force said nine aircraft were destroyed. Kyiv denied involvement at the time, but in September Ukraine's military chief claimed a series of strikes on Crimean air bases, including Saky.

Sources

1. Origin of the claim Al Jazeera Media · Unaffiliated origin: Russian defence ministry and Crimean officials' statements · published 2022-08-09 00:00 UTC
2. Visual evidence Al Jazeera Media · Unaffiliated origin: Planet Labs satellite imagery · published 2022-08-11 00:00 UTC
3. Contradicts Meduza Media · Unaffiliated origin: Meduza analysis of video and imagery · published 2022-08-12 00:00 UTC
4. Origin of the claim Al Jazeera Media · Unaffiliated origin: Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi statement · published 2022-09-07 00:00 UTC

History

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