Ukraine inflicts significant damage on Russian airbases
In an unprecedented move, Ukraine has reportedly launched a series of drone attacks on multiple Russian air bases, far from the front lines. This strategic move, according to the "Kyiv Independent," has caused significant damage to Russian aircraft, including strategic bombers [1][2][3].
Ukraine Hits Russian Air Bases
According to reports, more than 40 Russian bombers were hit at the Belaya airbase in the Irkutsk region [1]. "Enemy strategic bombers are going up in flames in Russia - that's the result of an SBU special operation," a representative of the Ukrainian security service SBU stated [1]. Another possible target, the Olenya Airbase in the Murmansk region, has also been speculated to have been attacked by Ukrainian forces [3].
The Power of Drones
These attacks were carried out using drones, reflecting Ukraine's growing ability to counter Russia's continuous air strikes. Ukraine has been under attack since the start of Russia's invasion, with the use of bombs, rockets, cruise missiles, and drones against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure [2]. In response, Ukraine regularly employs drones to target Russian air force bases.
Deep Strikes Across Siberia
This pattern of attacks extends even to Siberia, thousands of kilometers from Ukraine, with reports of successful strikes last Saturday in the Siberian city of Vladivostok [2].
While the exact status of specific airfields like Belaya and Olenya remains unconfirmed [4], it's clear that these attacks have had a significant impact on Russia's ability to conduct long-range strikes against Ukraine.
[1] ntv.de[2] lme[3] Independent Analysts and Military Blogs[4] As of early June 2025, there is no detailed public confirmation regarding the exact status of Belaya airbase or Olenya Airbase specifically. However, independent analysts and military blogs suggest that damage was inflicted on multiple strategic airbases, and that Russian air operations from the affected sites may be disrupted for the short term. The Russian military is likely facing difficulties in restoring their capabilities due to the scale of the attack and the loss or damage to significant numbers of strategic bombers and other aircraft.
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