In a daring nighttime operation, Ukraine has successfully targeted a Russian airfield near the city of Volgograd, marking another significant escalation in Kyiv's long-range drone campaign. The Marinovka airbase, located approximately 70 kilometers west of Volgograd, became the latest target as Ukrainian forces continue to challenge Russian military infrastructure.
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Details of the Attack on Marinovka Airbase
The attack occurred at around 3 a.m., as reported by Volgograd’s governor, Andrei Bocharov. Residents in the area were awakened by a series of explosions that continued for several hours. Thick black smoke engulfed the area as ammunition continued to detonate, adding to the chaos. Ukraine's SBU security service confirmed the strike, noting that the base houses around 30 Su-34 and Su-35 fighter jets, which are frequently deployed in bombing missions against Ukrainian positions.
While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, eyewitness accounts suggest significant destruction. One Russian observer described the scene as catastrophic, indicating that the airfield had been largely destroyed.
Ukraine’s Expanding Long-Range Drone Offensive
This latest strike is part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to disrupt Russian operations through long-range drone attacks. Over 200 critical Russian infrastructure targets have been hit, including oil depots, refineries, and arms factories. Recent strikes have also targeted airbases deep within Russian territory, such as Borisoglebsk and Savasleyka.
On Tuesday, Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow and even sent drones to the Arctic Murmansk region, a significant distance of over 1,000 miles away. The Russian defense ministry claimed it successfully intercepted all the drones, but the campaign continues to demonstrate Kyiv's growing reach.
Strategic Hits on Key Russian Infrastructure
In another development, Ukrainian drones struck a railway ferry carrying fuel tanks in the port of Kavkaz, near the strategic Kerch Strait bridge, which connects Russia to occupied Crimea. The attack resulted in billowing black smoke above the water, underlining Ukraine’s intent to sever this critical link.
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