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Ukraine Drones Destroy Russian Be-200 Aircraft in Yeysk Strike

Ukraine Drones Destroy Russian Be-200 Aircraft in Yeysk Strike

First seen 15 May 2026, 16:27 UTC

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ThreatCluster May 16, 2026 at 16:07 UTC
  • Ukrainian drones destroyed a Be-200 amphibious aircraft at Yeysk airfield.
  • Satellite images confirmed the complete destruction of the Be-200PS.
  • The attack is part of Ukraine's broader strategy against Russian military assets.

On May 15, 2026, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces conducted a drone strike on the Yeysk military airfield, destroying a rare Be-200 amphibious aircraft and damaging a Ka-27 helicopter. Satellite imagery confirmed the complete destruction of the Be-200PS, a jet-powered aircraft used for firefighting and maritime patrol. The attack was part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign against Russian military infrastructure. Ukrainian officials reported additional strikes on a Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Crimea and a Tor-M2 complex in Luhansk. The Yeysk airfield remains operational, with ongoing maintenance activities observed. The operation involved coordination between the 1st Separate Center of Unmanned Systems and Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence.

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2026-05-15
Ukrainian drone strike on Yeysk airfield
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Be-200 amphibious aircraft and damaged a Ka-27 helicopter during a drone attack.
United24Media
2026-05-15
Satellite imagery confirms destruction of Be-200
OSINT analysts confirmed the complete destruction of the Be-200PS at Yeysk airfield following the drone strike.
United24Media
2026-05-15
Additional strikes reported in Crimea and Luhansk
Ukrainian forces targeted a Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Crimea and a Tor-M2 complex in Luhansk during the same operation.
United24Media

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