Ukrainian suicide drones have destroyed a Russian military transport aircraft, the Antonov An-72, in Crimea, marking the third loss of a Russian aircraft within 48 hours.
The An-72 is primarily used for transporting troops and military equipment and has special capabilities for takeoff and landing on short runways.
Its destruction highlights the increasing effectiveness of Ukrainian drone operations and represents a significant loss for the Russian air force.
The aircraft’s estimated market value is around €16–19 million.
