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Ukrainian Forces Strike Kuweires Air Base in Syria on July 25, Destroy Military Equipment

Jul 31, 2024, 11:08 AM

Ukrainian HUR special forces have conducted a significant strike on a Russian air base in Syria. The attack targeted the Kuweires military airfield, located east of Aleppo, which is occupied by Russian and Syrian government forces. The strike, which took place on July 25, 2024, involved the destruction of a Russian mobile anti-aircraft missile system and other military equipment. The operation was carried out by the 'Khimik' group of the Ukrainian Defense Intelligence. Footage obtained by Kyiv Post reportedly shows the moments of the attack, including the destruction of a Russian mobile EW complex. The strike, involving a drone attack, came a day after a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.