Direct hit against Putin's Crimean troops: Ukraine succeeds in a unique airstrike. Ukrainians report heavy air attack against Russian squadron at the Belbek military airfield on the peninsula.
At least three Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-24M fighter bombers had already flown the main attack on Wednesday (January 31) and fired at least six British Storm Shadows or French Scalp cruise missiles (technically identical) at targets around Belbek air base. 12 Russian soldiers were also killed in the attack, according to reports.