Russia's air base under fire: Ukraine claims attack
In a significant escalation of tensions, Ukrainian forces carried out a major drone strike on the Borisoglebsk military airfield in the Voronezh region of Russia on July 5, 2025. This airfield, known to host Russian fighter jets including Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM aircraft, was targeted with the aim of reducing Russia’s air strike capabilities.
The strike targeted a stockpile of guided aerial bombs, a trainer-combat aircraft, and possibly other aircraft, according to reports [1][4][3]. This incident marks a notable development in the ongoing conflict, as it comes amid a wider pattern of drone attacks by Ukraine on Russian military installations, including drone production and ammunition depots.
The strike on the Borisoglebsk airfield is part of a broader campaign by Ukraine involving multiple drone and missile strikes across several Russian regions. However, there is no specific record in these sources of previous strikes specifically at the Borisoglebsk airport before this event [1][3][5].
The following day, July 6, 2025, saw continued drone activity over the Voronezh region, with 34 out of 94 Ukrainian drones being shot down over the region [2]. Residents in the area reported hearing explosions and seeing fireballs in the sky overnight.
The governor of the Voronezh region, Alexander Gusev, reported damages but no injuries from the Ukrainian strike on the Borisoglebsk military airport. Borisoglebsk has been a frequent target of Ukrainian drone attacks, according to Russian reports.
This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides engaging in regular drone and missile strikes against each other's military installations. The Borisoglebsk airfield attack appears to be the most recent and prominent drone attack on this airbase to date.
Sources:
[1] The New York Times [2] BBC News [3] The Washington Post [4] Reuters [5] Associated Press
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