Ukraine Attacks Russian Fighter Plane Again At Marinovka Base

JAKARTA - The Ukrainian military attacked four warplanes at an air base in Russia's Volgograd Region, as part of an attempt to attack Russian war assets.

The military said it attacked four Su-34 aircraft at a Marinovka base outside the city of Volgograd, about 900 km (550 miles) from the Ukrainian border.

The operation was carried out by a branch of military special operations, along with the security services of SBU and other military services.

"According to preliminary information, four aircraft were hit by attacks, particularly SU-34 aircraft, as well as technical-operational facilities where various fighter aircraft were serviced and repaired," the Ukrainian military statement said.

There has been no immediate comment from the Russian military.

Ukraine has been involved in a number of remote operations against military targets in recent months -- industrial, energy, and other locations.

Earlier this month, the Ukrainian military carried out a major attack, dubbed the "Spider Net Operation," in which a large number of Russian long-range bombers were attacked at several Russian air bases far from Ukrainian territory.

The latest statement said the damage caused by the attack on Marinovka was being assessed.

The Ukrainian military calls Su-34 the main Russian aircraft used in bomb attacks on Ukrainian territory, which was deployed in particular to launch guided bombs, which are increasingly being used in attacks on Ukrainian cities.