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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
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Russian air base in Tver Oblast attacked by drones, media reports
Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia's Migalovo Air Base in Tver Oblast came under attack by drones overnight on May 25, the Russian independent news channel Astra reported. Locals reported that drones were targeting the air base and that explosions occurred in the area. Tver Oblast Governor Igor Rudenya confirmed that air defense units had intercepted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the area. Rudenya claimed that five UAVs were shot down but reported no damage or casualties. He did not mention the Migalovo airfield. Later in the night he said that three more drones were shot down in the area and that air defense was active over Tver. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify these reports. The Migalovo military airfield is located on the outskirts of Tver, over 1,300 kilometers (807 miles) from the Ukrainian border. The facility is a base for military transport aircraft, including the Ilyushin Il-76. Ukraine has previously targeted Russian air bases in drone attacks, aiming to undermine Moscow's ability to carry out large-scary aerial assaults against Ukrainian cities. In March, Ukrainian drones successfully hit Russia's Engels-2 air base in Saratov Oblast. Kyiv has also launched several strikes against targets in Tver Oblast. In January and February, Ukraine struck the Andreapol oil pumping station in the region twice in two weeks. Previous targets have included ammunition depots and missile arsenals. The latest reported attack on Tver Oblast came as Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Kyiv and cities across Ukraine. For the second night in a row, Moscow barraged Kyiv with drones and missiles, injuring civilians. Explosions were reported in cities across the country as attacks continued throughout the night. As Russia intensifies aerial attacks on Ukraine and the civilian death toll climbs, Ukraine has stepped up its drone attacks on Russian territory. The recent surge in drone strikes aims to disrupt airport operations, overwhelm air defenses, and mount pressure against the Russian population. Read also: Ukrainian drones shot down near Moscow as Russia attacks Kyiv, official claims We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia reports alleged large-scale drone attack, claim to have downed over 100 UAVs
The Russian authorities and the Defence Ministry have reported a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on nine Russian oblasts, but curiously, the data provided by the governors and the ministry did not match. Source: Russian Defence Ministry; Tver Oblast Governor Igor Rudenya; Bryansk Oblast Governor Alexander Bogomaz; Russian Telegram channels Details: The Russian Defence Ministry claimed that 104 Ukrainian drones were downed over Russian territory. In particular, 47 drones were reportedly destroyed over Kursk Oblast, 27 over Bryansk Oblast, 11 over Smolensk Oblast, 7 over Tver Oblast, 4 over Belgorod Oblast, 3 each over Nizhny Novgorod and Kaluga oblasts and 1 each over Rostov and Leningrad oblasts. Notably, Rudenya reported that 29 drones were downed over Tver Oblast. Meanwhile, Bogomaz claimed that 33 drones were destroyed over Bryansk Oblast (stating that the Defence Ministry's air defence systems downed 27 drones, while 6 more were reportedly downed by special forces of the Russian National Guard). Russian Telegram channels reported that the Kovyor (Carpet) plan was implemented at Kazan Airport due to the drone attack. Temporary restrictions were also imposed on operations at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg. [A Kovyor plan is an airport operational safety procedure for airport services and personnel when an unidentified object appears in the sky – ed.] Background: Earlier reports indicated that drones attacked the Nizhny Novgorod oil refinery, causing a fire. Support UP or become our patron!
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
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!
