Ukraine strikes Russian depots, confirms MiG-29, Ka-27 destroyed

The General Staff also confirmed the destruction of two Russian aircraft in separate incidents. A Ka-27 helicopter was reportedly destroyed on August 30 near Yeysk airfield in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. Furthermore, a MiG-29 fighter jet was confirmed destroyed on August 27 at Millerovo air base in Russia's Rostov Oblast.

Ukraine has been employing mid-range drones to target Russian operational depth, typically between 25 and 200 kilometers from the front lines. These strikes commonly target air defense systems, command centers, and ammunition dumps. The MiG-29 is a Soviet-era fighter jet designed for air superiority and frontline defense, utilized by both Ukrainian and Russian air forces. The Kamov Ka-27 is a military helicopter originally developed for the Soviet Navy, primarily for reconnaissance and anti-submarine operations.