Ukrainian Counterstrikes Slam Russian Airbases - Explosions Rock Engels and Dyagilevo?
Russia under attack: Military airfields potentially targeted by Ukraine
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Heavy losses in Ukraine as Russia's air raids claim lives. Meanwhile, Ukraine's air force launches counterattacks during the night, targeting essential infrastructure and, according to their own claims, striking multiple military airbases.
Parallel to the devastating Russian air strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv unleashes heavy drone attacks against neighboring regions. The Russian Ministry of Defense reports the interception of 174 drones across Bryansk, Rostov, Saratov, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Ryazan, Tula, Belgorod, Tambov, and the Crimean Peninsula. They also destroyed three Neptune-MD guided missiles over the Black Sea.
In spite of Russia's military's crowing about successes, there were also several instances of hits:
- In the town of Engels, Saratov region: A high-rise was hit, with no casualties, and the building was temporarily evacuated. However, residents have since returned, according to Saratov Governor Roman Busargin. Reports suggest that a refinery was affected.
- Near a military airbase in the Bryansk region: Videos recorded by locals reveal a massive fireball and multiple explosions. Military blogger Jan Matveyev speculates that an ammunition depot was hit.
Ukraine Strikes Back - Airbases Braced for Impact
Ukraine has reported attacks on various Russian military airbases, with one "successful" strike hitting Engels airbase in Southern Russia, where numerous "enemy aircraft" are stationed. Dyagilevo airbase in the Ryazan region was also targeted, housing air refueling and escort aircraft for Russia's offensive operations against Ukrainian territory.
Political Turmoil - Damages and Casualties in Tambov and Belgorod
Yevgeny Pervyshov, the acting governor of the Tambov region, reports a facility being struck, injuring three people, but providing no additional details. Meanwhile, an explosion in the Belgorod border region caused a reserve locomotive to derail with no casualties. However, the rail track was briefly closed.
Russia and Its Conflicts with Ukraine
- Military Raids
- Air Strikes
- Ukraine Conflict
- Ukrainian Counterattacks
Enrichment Insights:
Ukraine's strikes on the Engels and Dyagilevo airbases have had varying effects:
- Engels Airbase: On June 6, Ukraine carried out a UAV attack on an oil storage facility near Engels-2, which supports the larger Engels airbase. This attack resulted in a significant fire, disrupting Russian military logistics [5].
- Dyagilevo Airbase: Strikes on Dyagilevo on June 6 caused a fire in the vicinity, but satellite images reveal minimal impact to the airfield's operational zone [1][3][5].
- Historical Context: The Engels airbase has previously been targeted, with attacks in December 2022 causing damage to at least one Tu-22M3 Backfire-C bomber and a Tu-95MS [3]. Dyagilevo serves as a training center for Russian Long-Range Aviation and was also targeted in Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb on June 1 [4][5].
- Other Targets: In addition to Dyagilevo and Engels, Ivanovo airbase and other key Russian military facilities, such as a logistics hub near the village of Kulbaki in the Kursk region, have been targeted by Ukraine's forces [5]. Potential ballistic missile launchers in the Bryansk area may also have been hit [5].
- The community policy of social media platforms should address the posting of inaccurate or inflammatory information related to war-and-conflicts, such as the ongoing Ukraine conflict, to ensure that users are informed about the accurate state of events and to prevent the spread of misinformation.
- In the realm of general-news reporting, six consecutive employment policies concerning Russia's military may be a topic of interest given the recent political turmoil and damages in Tambov and Belgorod, as well as the ongoing Ukrainian counterattacks resulting in strikes on Engels and Dyagilevo airbases, and the sports sphere might also be affected by these developments.
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