On the night of December 20–21, 2025, a fire broke out at a Russian military airfield near Lipetsk — two high-value enemy fighter jets, a Su-30 and a Su-27, were burning.

This was reported on December 22 by the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

As a result of an operation by the HUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, directly carried out by a representative of the resistance movement against the criminal Russian regime, both military aircraft of the aggressor were put out of action.

The estimated total value of the two destroyed fighter jets, which Russia used in its genocidal war against Ukraine, may reach up to $100 million.

The Su-27 and Su-30 with tail numbers “12” and “82” were destroyed thanks to thorough preparation, composure, and professionalism.

“Planning the special operation at the airfield near Lipetsk took two weeks.

Studying patrol routes and guard rotation schedules made it possible to covertly penetrate the aggressor state’s military facility, destroy the Russian ‘Sukhois’ directly inside a protected aircraft hangar, and then leave the airfield without obstruction.

The struggle for Ukraine’s freedom continues! Glory to Ukraine!” — the HUR statement said.