Ukrainian drone strike cripples key Russian airbase
Ukraine has successfully attacked the Russian Chanskaya airfield. Bombers and an ammunition depot were destroyed, among other targets, using long-range drones. The Ukrainian intelligence service has released a video of the attack.
The video description on social media reads, "A unique video showing recent successful operations against Russian occupiers." At the beginning of the footage, a long-range unmanned aerial vehicle, the "Beaver," is seen taking off. The Ukrainians used this kamikaze drone to attack the Russian airfield.
Later in the film, the effects of the successful attack are visible - explosions and fire.
Two powerful blows in a few hours are paralysing Russia
The Ukrainian armed forces attacked the Chanskaya airbase, located in southern Russia, in Adygea, near the city of Maykop. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Su-34 and Su-27 bombers were stationed at the airfield.
Earlier reports mentioned the destruction of a fuel depot at the same location. "Yesterday evening, the Chanskaya airfield in the Russian Republic of Adygea was shelled. In particular, an ammunition depot located on the military facility was hit. Enemy anti-aircraft defence activity was observed in the target area, and a fire was reported," said the staff in a communiqué.
