Ukraine reportedly launched a drone attack on a Russian airbase in Pskov, Russia, targeting and damaging several military transport aircraft. The attack, described as one of the largest on Russian soil since the conflict began, involved numerous drones striking the base.
While initial reports indicated significant damage, conflicting information emerged regarding the number of aircraft affected. Some sources claimed four Il-76 transport planes were destroyed, while others suggested two were destroyed and several others damaged. Satellite imagery later showed signs of fire damage near what appeared to be two Il-76 aircraft.
Ukraine has not officially claimed responsibility for the attack, but a Ukrainian intelligence official confirmed the operation. The attack highlighted Ukraine’s growing capability to strike deep within Russian territory, signaling a potential shift in the dynamics of the conflict and demonstrating the vulnerability of Russian military infrastructure.
The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the drone attack, stating that air defense systems had repelled it and that no casualties were reported. However, independent assessments and photographic evidence suggest more extensive damage than acknowledged by Russian authorities. The incident caused flight disruptions at Pskov airport and raised questions about Russia’s air defenses.
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