Thread by @MarcinRogowsk14

On 1 July 2024, the Russians carried out multiple missile attacks on the Myrhorod Air Base, Poltava Oblast. Two Ukrainian AF Su-27 fighters were completely destroyed, and up to four more were damaged (some likely beyond repair).

https://x.com/WarVehicle/status/1807855178386694413

First frames of the video show the situation before the attack. Numbers 1 & 4 are Su-27s parked in the same spot for many month, almost certainly retired airframes. Number 2 & 3 weren't there few days ago, either operational jets or retired airframes used as decoys.

In the first attack (not shown in the video) a Su-27 (marked as number 5 in the map above) was destroyed at these coordinates 49.925800, 33.628548. Judging by the burn marks the aircraft was fueled, apparently an operational jet.

Shortly after the first attack, three more Su-27 fighters were relocated into the revetments in the western part of the base.

The fact that immediately after the 1st attack all three Su-27 were moved into protection of the revetments indicates that they were operational jets. There is also some kind of equipment in front of the Su-27 (marked number 6), probably the plane was being prepared for take-off.

During the 2nd attack cluster munitions were used. It looks like up to four Su-27 fighters (marked as 2, 3, 6 and 7) were damaged. The extent of the damage is unclear but I wouldn't be surprised if some of the aircraft couldn't be repaired.

The third attack completely destroyed the light aircraft shelter. Due to very close proximity of the explosion the Su-27 parked outside was most likely either destroyed or damaged beyond repair. Coordinates: 49.928570, 33.627137. It is unclear whether another Su-27 was inside.

Since early 2023 a few (3?) Su-27 were parked at these coordinates: 49.932562, 33.631994. Looks like during this time one was completely destroyed and another severely damaged. Almost certainly retired airframes.

This still frame was taken after the second attack. Can't decide whether these old, battered airframes received more damage or if it's just an illusion caused by poor quality of the video.

In August 2022, three Su-27 decoys were painted on the tarmac at these coordinates: 49.925368, 33.626485