Underground Assault: Ukraine Strikes Back - Military Airbases Under Siege?
Russia is under attack by Ukraine.
Embrace the informal, folks! The hot topic today is Ukraine defending itself against Russia's relentless airstrikes, causing civilian casualties. But don't sleep on Kyiv's night owls – they're not just sitting idly by. They're hitting back, targeting crucial infrastructure and... allegedly causing some fires at Russian military airbases!
Rubbing Salt in the Wound 🤕
While it's the Ukrainian forces that have been taking the brunt of the airstrikes, it seems like the Russians aren't having a picnic either. On their turf, no less! The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a whopping 174 drones being intercepted across several regions. And let's not forget the three Neptune-MD guided missiles that went kaboom over the Black Sea.
When the Rubber Hits the Road (or Sky, in this case) 🛣️✈️
So, who's got the biggest burn marks? The city of Engels in the Saratov region went up in smoke... well, a small fire, apparently, in a high-rise. No casualties, thank goodness, but ya girl's gotta admit, the fear factor's high. Engels' claim to fame? A massive Russian air force support base, from where planes take off for Ukraine. There was also an, ahem, "incident" near a military airbase in the Bryansk region. Explosions, fireballs 🔥💥 – either a munition depot met its match, or we've got some serious curiosity seeking critters, ladies and gents.
Ukraine's Revenge Strikes: Gasoline on the Fire?
Ukraine's got some 'splainin' to do – and so do their airbases, apparently. They're confirming attacks on several Russian military airbases. And, drumroll, please – they reportedly scored big with the Engels airbase in Saratov and the Dyagilevo base in Ryazan. Both of these airbases get their shine from playing hosts to planes causing all kinds of commotion in Ukraine.
**Politics: Something Fishy or Just Business as Usual? 🎣 **
In the Tambov region, villagers were singing a different tune after one enterprise got hit. Ouch! Three people felt the pain, and details about the target are scarce. In Belgorod, rail travel ground to a halt after an explosion derailed a reserve locomotive. Luckily, no casualties. These attacks, however, are reminiscent of those causing havoc on recent railway infrastructure, including one that led to a passenger train derailing, with grim consequences.
Source: ntv.de, lar/dpa/AFP
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The recent round of attacks against Russian military airbases saw Ukrainian drones dancing in the sky like a swarm of electric bees, striking a series of airfields. While the search doesn't provide specifics on Engels or Dyagilevo airbases being attacked, it hints at assaults on significant Russian bases elsewhere. Here's a quick roundup of the action in June 2025:
- Aim for the Airbases: Ukraine commenced a massive operation targeting four Russian military airbases. The attack was executed using drones secreted inside mobile houses that could be disguised as regular vehicles[1][2].
- A Geographically Diverse Hot List: The governors of the Russian regions of Irkutsk and Murmansk verified drone attacks in their respective regions. Specifically, the Olenya airbase in Murmansk and the Belaya airfield in Irkutsk were hit[2].
- Casualties and Collateral Damage: The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claimed to have knocked out more than 40 military aircraft that bomb Ukrainian cities. The Russian airforce, on the other hand, reported neutralizing 385 of the "aerial attack assets," but admitted impacts in 18 locations[2].
- Planning and Strategy: The operation was more than a year and a half in the making, according to an SBU source[2].
- Collateral Damage: There was also a Russian missile strike on a military training facility in Ukraine, resulting in 12 deaths and 60 injuries[2].
Although the attacks didn't hit Engels or Dyagilevo airbases specifically, they showcase the creative measures Ukraine's been taking to strike deep into Russian territory.
- It seems that the Ukrainian authorities have been expanding their reach in their counter-offensive against Russia, as evidenced by reports of multiple drone attacks on Russian military airbases, including the Olenya airbase in Murmansk and the Belaya airfield in Irkutsk, making 'Ukrainian drones' a hot topic in both 'general-news' and 'politics'.
- As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalates, one can't help but recall the recent history of 'war-and-conflicts' and notice the similar tactics being employed in this latest round, such as the use of drones and ambushes, which remind us of how tragedy and politics can often intertwine, and how the nature of warfare can change dramatically over time.
