Britain says Crimea blasts degrade Russia’s Black Sea aviation fleet

War in Ukraine: Mysterious explosions in Crimea leave Russia's Black Sea fleet 'very degraded'

In its daily report, the British Ministry of Defense said that the loss of eight aircraft 'significantly reduces' their capacity.

Britain says Crimea blasts degrade Russia’s Black Sea aviation fleet

Blasts this week at the Russian-operated Saky military airfield in western Crimea led to the loss of eight Russian combat jets, degrading its navy's Black Sea aviation fleet, Britain said on Friday.

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An infrared overview of damaged aircraft at Saki Airbase after attack, in Novofedorivka, Crimea August 10, 2022 . Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS(Reuters) - Blasts this week at the Russian-operated Saky military airfield in western Crimea led to the loss of eight Russian combat jets, degrading its navy's Black Sea aviation fleet, Britain said on Friday.While the damaged jets are only a fraction of the overall aviation fleet, Britain said …

BRITAIN POINTS 'CRIMEAN BASE' BOMBING MADE RUSSIAN AVIATION FLEET IN BLACK SEA REDUCES PERFORMANCE

A British official has said an explosion at Russia's airbase in Crimea earlier this week that damaged at least eight Russian warships resulted in Russia's squadron in the Black Sea depleming its effectiveness.