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Ukraine's defence forces strike two Russian airbases overnight – Ukraine's General Staff, photos, videos
Ukraine's defence forces carried out a successful strike on two Russian military airbases located in Russia's Saratov and Ryazan oblasts on the night of 5-6 June, as well as on other key military facilities. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; Astra Telegram channel Quote from the General Staff: "On the night of 5-6 June, a successful strike was launched on the Engels airbase in Saratov Oblast, where Russian aircraft remained concentrated after the Security Service of Ukraine's operation. The Dyagilevo airbase in Ryazan Oblast was also struck – a site used for air tankers and escort fighters that support missile strikes on Ukraine. Russian strategic bombers also take off from Dyagilevo." Details: In Saratov Oblast, at least three fuel and lubricant storage tanks were hit, causing a large fire. Russia's emergency services have failed to contain the blaze, with heavy smoke and dozens of explosions observed at the site. The extent of the damage is being assessed. At the Dyagilevo airbase in Ryazan Oblast, Ukrainian forces also achieved a successful strike. Russian air defence systems were deployed in the area, and a fire broke out near the target. Final results of the attack are being clarified. Ukrainian forces also struck other significant military facilities in Russia and the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. Notably, a logistics hub belonging to Russia's 30th Motor Rifle Regiment of the 72nd Motor Rifle Division was hit near the settlement of Kulbaki in Kursk Oblast. The outcome of that strike is also being confirmed. Astra Telegram channel reported that NASA satellites recorded a fire at the Kristall fuel storage base of Russia's state reserve (Rosrezerv) in Engels, which supplies the Engels-2 military airfield. The fire broke out after the drone attack. Earlier, local residents shared videos of the aftermath, with voices off camera saying, "Two tanks are burning". The governor of Saratov Oblast confirmed a fire at "one of the industrial facilities in Engels" without specifying which. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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09-04-2025
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Drones attack Russia's Mozdok, where military air base located
The Russian Defence Ministry has claimed that there has been a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Russia on the night of 8-9 April. Air defence has allegedly downed 158 drones over Russian oblasts and temporarily occupied Crimea. Source: Russian Defence Ministry; Sergei Menyaylo, Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania; Astra Telegram channel citing local residents Details: It was claimed that 67 UAVs had been down over Krasnodar Krai, 29 over Rostov Oblast, 15 over North Ossetia, 11 over Voronezh Oblast, 10 over Kursk Oblast, 5 over Belgorod Oblast, 3 over temporarily occupied Crimea, 2 over Penza Oblast and one each over Saratov and Oryol oblasts and Stavropol Krai. Another seven drones were allegedly downed over the Sea of Azov and six over the Black Sea. Quote from Menyaylo: "An attack by unmanned aerial vehicles was repelled in the Mozdok district. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, air defence systems destroyed 15 drones." Details: Menyaylo claimed that "there were no casualties or destruction". Meanwhile, he added that a "drone threat is in effect" in North Ossetia. Astra Telegram channel, citing local residents, reported that drones had targeted a military air base in Mozdok. Photos showing smoke after the attack were posted on social media. The consequences are not yet known. However, Astra wrote that it had geolocated the photos with smoke and concluded that the footage had been taken near the Palace of Culture on 50th Anniversary of Oktyabr Square, which is approximately six kilometres from the air base. For reference: The MiG-31K and Tu aircraft used in many attacks on Ukraine usually take off from the Mozdok air base. Background: On 8 June 2024, drones attacked Russia's North Ossetia for the first time, specifically Mozdok, where the air base used for launching strikes on Ukraine is located. The Mozdok air base was attacked again by drones in July 2024. The air base was damaged at that time. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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05-04-2025
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Drones attack business premises in Russia's Samara Oblast
A UAV allegedly belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked an industrial facility in Russia's Samara Oblast on the night of 4-5 April, causing a fire. Source: Samara Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev; Telegram channels Details: A fire broke out in the town of Chapaevsk as a result of the attack, but it is unclear which business premises were targeted. Telegram posts suggest that the target was the Promsintez plant, which produces explosives, which had already come under attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on 22 March. The Astra Telegram channel notes that Promsintez is currently one of the main manufacturers of industrial explosives in Russia and the CIS. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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20-03-2025
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Drones attack military air base in Russia's Engels: fire breaks out
A fire has broken out at a military air base in the city of Engels in Russia's Saratov Oblast following a drone attack. Source: Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin; Russian Telegram channels Details: The Astra Telegram channel stated early in the morning that a lot of smoke could be seen in one of the town's districts following the UAV strike. The area in question is located near the Engels-2 military air base. Column of smoke Photo: Astra Telegram channel Local Telegram channels also wrote that the authorities had begun evacuating houses located near the air base. Later, Busargin confirmed this information. Column of smoke Photo: Astra Telegram channel "For safety reasons, due to the fire at the air base, an evacuation is being conducted for those living in areas adjacent to the facility, such as the allotment association communities. All operational services are at the scene," he reported. He stated that the UAV attack had damaged around 30 houses and summer residences in numerous allotment association communities. For reference: The Engels-2 military air base is home to Tu-95MS and Tu-160 aircraft of Russia's 22nd Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Division. Background: Earlier, Russian Telegram channels reported a drone attack on an oil refinery in the city of Engels in Russia's Saratov Oblast on the night of 19-20 March. Later, the Russian Defence Ministry claimed that air defence forces had downed 132 Ukrainian drones over various Russian oblasts and temporarily occupied Crimea. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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27-01-2025
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UAVs attack oil refinery in Russia's Tver Oblast
Social networks in Tver Oblast, Russia, reported that drones had attacked an oil refinery in the oblast. Source: Shot and Astra Telegram channels; social networks in Tver Oblast Quote from Shot: "Ukrainian Armed Forces' UAVs attempted an attack on an oil refinery in Tver Oblast. Early reports indicate that air defences shot down Liutyi-type UAVs." Details: Locals said they heard the distinctive sound of a UAV flying in the sky. An air defence system responded. The aerial target was supposedly shot down. Quote from Shot: "Early reports indicate that the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to attack the local oil refinery." Details: Governor of Tver Oblast Igor Rudenya stated that "there are no casualties or destruction as the result of the repelling of the UAV attack." Support UP or become our patron!
