Russian airbase under attack, Ukrainians claim hit
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine's Armed Forces launched a drone strike on the night of July 5, 2025, targeting the Borisoglebsk military airfield in Russia's Voronezh region. The airfield, housing Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM combat aircraft, serves as a base for Russian fighter jets and has been a frequent target of Ukrainian drone attacks, according to Russian reports.
The attack reportedly hit a bomb depot loaded with glide bombs, a trainer aircraft, and likely other machines at the airfield. The strike resulted in a fire near the military airfield, as confirmed by Russian Telegram channels and NASA's fire monitoring system. However, official Russian sources have not detailed the extent of the damage or casualties.
The regional governor, Alexander Gusev, acknowledged the drone threat and mentioned that several drones were shot down during the attack. He also reported damages from the drone attacks but did not mention any casualties.
This operation is part of Ukraine's broader campaign to weaken Russia's airstrike capabilities against Ukraine. The Ukrainian General Staff emphasized that degrading Russian aviation assets in such locations is key to their strategic efforts in the ongoing conflict.
The distance from Borisoglebsk to the city of Kharkiv, a region often targeted by Russian air force attacks launched from the Voronezh region, is about 500 kilometers as the crow flies. However, no new information was provided about the damages to civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian region of Kharkiv from these attacks.
The Voronezh region has been a hotspot for Ukrainian drone attacks, with a total of 94 attacks intercepted overnight, with 34 occurring in the Voronezh region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Russian media reported that several Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight in the region, and residents in the Voronezh region heard explosions in the sky and saw fireballs.
This drone attack on Borisoglebsk military airfield highlights Ukraine's increasing use of drone warfare to strike deep into Russian territory, targeting critical military infrastructure. It demonstrates both the vulnerabilities of Russian air defenses despite claims of shooting down over 100 drones in multiple regions overnight and Ukraine's ongoing offensive pressure.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces are taking measures to undermine the ability of Russian occupiers to attack civilian infrastructure and force Russia to stop its armed aggression against Ukraine. This operation against Borisoglebsk military airfield is a clear example of their strategy in action.
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for more than three years, and this drone attack signifies a continuing escalation, with Ukraine focusing on disrupting Russian air operations by attacking bases like Borisoglebsk, thereby aiming to reduce Russian aerial attacks on Ukrainian soil.
- The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as evidenced by the drone attack on the Borisoglebsk military airfield, is significantly shaped by politics and war-and-conflicts, with Ukraine using drone warfare as part of a broader campaign to weaken Russia's airstrike capabilities and political influence.
- General news and political discussions have been dominated by the latest developments in Ukraine's tactic of attacking critical Russian military infrastructure, such as the Borisoglebsk military airfield, which houses combat aircraft, in an effort to reduce aerial attacks on Ukraine and potentially influence the course of the three-year-long conflict.
