The Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that they had struck Marinovka airport in Russia, in the Volgograd region, destroying two Su-34 fighter-bombers. The operation, reported by Ukrainska Pravda and attributed to the Ukrainian Navy, was carried out on Thursday, October 29. The attack was conducted with a Neptune missile system, using a long-range missile.

The aircraft were located within the perimeter of the 11th Composite Aviation Regiment, in the settlement of Oktyabrsky, Volgograd Oblast. This regiment is part of the 4th Composite Aviation Division of the Russian 4th Air Force and Air Defence Army. The action aims to neutralize air assets considered strategic for operations.

According to the Ukrainian Navy, the Su-34 is one of Russia’s main tactical aircraft, employed for dropping guided air bombs. These munitions are directed towards Ukrainian cities, defense force positions, and frontline areas. Each unit of this fighter-bomber has an estimated export value of about 50 million US dollars.

The destruction of these two aircraft reduces Russia’s operational capabilities. Ukrainska Pravda had reported that Russia possessed approximately 140 Su-34 aircraft in service as of October 2026. The attack in Marinovka is part of military operations aimed at weakening the Russian counterpart’s infrastructure and air assets.