"Burning Bombers in Bulk": Ukraine Delivers Massive Blow to Russian Air Bases
Ukraine carries out significant attacks on Russian airbases
In a significant move, Ukraine has reportedly launched a series of drone attacks on Russian military airfields,aron fair from the front lines. According to unnamed sources from the Ukrainian security service SBU, as reported by "The Kyiv Independent", strategic bombers are said to be among the targets hit.
"Enemy Bombers Going Up in Flames" - Drone Strikes on Russian Bases
Apparently, over 40 Russian bombers were hit at the Belaya air base in the Irkutsk region. According to the SBU representative, strategic bombers are "burning en masse in Russia - that's the result of an SBU special operation." The airbase is located around 4,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian-Russian border.
The SBU drones are reported to be targeting aircraft that bomb Ukrainian cities every night. So far, over 40 aircraft have been hit, including A-50, Tu-95, and Tu-22M3.
Olenya Airbase Also Targeted
There are also reports and videos on social media suggesting another attack on Olenya Airbase in the Murmansk region. This airbase is over 1,800 kilometers from the Russian-Ukrainian border.
Tactical Moves and Negotiations
Just last Saturday night, Ukrainian forces reportedly conducted a strike thousands of kilometers away in Vladivostok, believed to be by drone.
Since the start of Russia's invasion, Ukraine has been consistently bombarded with air strikes, using a variety of weapons including bombs, rockets, cruise missiles, and drones. In response, Ukraine has been regularly attacking Russian air force bases with drones, leveraging advanced drone technology and covert operations.
Covert Launch and Precision Strikes
The attacks involved "spiderweb" tactics, where small FPV (first-person view) drones were covertly launched from trucks positioned near Russian air bases, even locations thousands of kilometers inside Russia. These drones dispersed, navigated precisely, and struck multiple targets across large air bases, maximizing damage and minimizing warning time for Russian defenses.
Strategic Consequences
The attacks have temporarily constrained Russia’s ability to conduct long-range missile and drone strikes into Ukraine, while also likely making it difficult for Russia to quickly replace the lost or damaged aircraft. Russian military bloggers and officials have reportedly criticized their own leadership for failing to defend key military infrastructure, reflecting the operational success of the Ukrainian strikes.
- In the midst of ongoing tensions, it's worth noting that discussions about community policy and employment policy have been suggested within the Ukrainian government, as they aim to address the needs of the workforce, including drone operators, who played a significant role in the recent series of drone attacks on Russian airbases.
- Both sports and employment policies have been brought into focus in European-leagues, especially the Premier League, as various teams have employed Ukrainian drone operators who have been instrumental in the success of Ukraine's unconventional warfare, such as the recent attacks on Russian air bases like Belaya and Olenya.
