Key facts
- Ukraine reportedly attacked an energy equipment plant in Belgorod, Russia, on July 3, 2026.
- The Energomash Belgorod plant is a key manufacturer for Russia's energy sector.
- Photos on social media show flames at the Energomash Belgorod plant.
- Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported striking two Russian military air bases in occupied Crimea overnight.
- At least seven Russian aircraft were damaged or destroyed in the Crimea strikes.
- The strikes targeted Su-30SM, Su-30, and Su-24 fighter and bomber aircraft.
- Shahed drones were also targeted at the Hvardiiske air base.
- The Saky air base was targeted in the Crimea strikes.
On July 3, 2026, Ukraine's military reportedly conducted strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure and military assets. In Belgorod, Russia, an energy equipment plant identified as Energomash Belgorod was attacked. Social media images depicted flames at the facility, which is noted as a key manufacturer for Russia's energy sector. The full extent of the damage to the Energomash plant remains unclear.
Concurrently, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) reported successful strikes against two Russian military air bases located in occupied Crimea. These overnight operations resulted in damage or destruction of at least seven aircraft. The targeted aircraft included Su-30SM, Su-30, and Su-24 fighter and bomber jets. The strikes specifically hit the Saky air base, where fighter and bomber aircraft were stationed, and the Hvardiiske air base, which housed Shahed drones.