Ukrainian Drones Destroy MiG-29 at Crimean Airbase, Ignite St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, and Strike Naval Facility
Ukraine's Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR) released thermal imaging footage documenting a drone strike operation conducted on the night of June 25–26, 2026. The strikes destroyed a MiG-29 fighter jet at Belbek airbase near Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea, set fire to an oil terminal near St. Petersburg, and damaged a Russian naval base — demonstrating Ukraine's expanding long-range, multi-target drone strike capability.
Highlights
- Ukraine's HUR released thermal imaging footage confirming a MiG-29 fighter jet was destroyed at Belbek airbase near Sevastopol, Crimea, on the night of June 25–26, 2026.
- A petroleum terminal near St. Petersburg was set ablaze in the same operation, targeting Russia's fuel supply chain and war economy.
- A Russian naval base was also damaged during the strike wave, confirming simultaneous engagement of multiple high-value military targets.
- The operation spanned several hundred kilometres from Crimea to St. Petersburg, demonstrating a significant advance in Ukrainian drone range and coordination.
- Ukraine has not disclosed specific drone models used; analysts believe the mission involved a mix of domestic loitering munitions and modified commercial platforms.
Ukrainian Drones Destroy MiG-29 in Crimea and Strike Multiple High-Value Russian Targets
Ukraine's Military Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has released thermal imaging footage documenting a coordinated drone strike operation carried out on the night of June 25–26, 2026, targeting Russian-occupied Crimea and sites deep inside Russian territory.
Belbek Airbase Hit, MiG-29 Fighter Destroyed
Footage released by HUR shows Ukrainian drones successfully striking a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet parked at Belbek airbase near Sevastopol. The thermal imagery clearly captures the aircraft catching fire following a direct hit, confirming significant damage to Russia's air power assets in Crimea.
Belbek airbase has long served as a key forward operating base for Russian air forces in the Black Sea region. Analysts regard this strike as a significant outcome of Ukraine's deep-strike strategy.
Oil Terminal Near St. Petersburg Set Ablaze
In the same operation, Ukrainian drones reached deep into Russian territory and struck a petroleum terminal facility near St. Petersburg, triggering a large fire. Strikes of this nature against energy infrastructure are intended to degrade Russia's war economy and disrupt its fuel supply chain.
Russian Naval Base Also Damaged
Reports indicate that a Russian naval base was also damaged during this wave of strikes, further demonstrating Ukraine's capacity to simultaneously engage multiple high-value military targets in a single drone operation.
Ukraine's Deep-Strike Capability Continues to Advance
This series of coordinated attacks highlights significant advances in the range, precision, and operational coordination of Ukraine's drone forces. Simultaneous multi-point strikes spanning from the Crimean Peninsula to St. Petersburg — a distance of several hundred kilometres — underscore Ukraine's strategic intent to sustain asymmetric pressure on Russia.
The Ukrainian military has not publicly disclosed the specific drone models used in the operation. Analysts believe long-range strike missions of this type typically employ a mix of domestically developed loitering munitions and modified commercial drone platforms.
This report is compiled from open-source reporting and official Ukrainian military statements. Some details remain to be independently verified.
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