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international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

"Zelensky's Celebration: Ukraine's Defense Industry Strikes Target 700km Away, Raising Eyebrows on Russia's Pskov Airport"

Ukrainian President Zelensky celebrated the success of Ukraine's defense industry, hinting at a target hit 700 kilometers away. While he did not specify the target, the distance matches the distance from the Ukrainian border to Russia's Pskov airport, which was attacked by drones on August 30. Satellite images suggest that the drones may have targeted the aircraft's fuel tanks. Pskov airport is the home base of Russia's 334th Military Transport Regiment, which participated in the invasion of Ukraine.

via Meduza|

#defense-industry #drones #international-relations

conflictwar3 years ago•1 min saved

"Ukraine Launches Major Drone Attack, Russia Vows Retaliation"

Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out its largest drone attack in the ongoing war, targeting six regions including the Princess Olga Pskov International Airport in northwestern Russia. Videos showed flames erupting after the drones hit the airport, and while there were no reported casualties, the extent of the damage is being assessed. The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have thwarted all the attacks, but Russian air defenses are reportedly struggling to defend against unmanned drones.

via The Hill|

#conflictwar #drone-attack #military-operation

conflict3 years ago•4 min saved

"Ukrainian Drones Launch Large-Scale Attacks on Russian Targets, Including Airports and Moscow"

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russian territory, targeting six regions including an airport in Pskov. Russian military transport aircraft were damaged, and a huge fire broke out. In response, Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in two deaths and one injury. Ukrainian air defenses destroyed over 20 enemy targets. The extent of damage and casualties in other Russian regions is unknown. Russia has labeled the attacks as a "terrorist act" by Ukraine, while Ukrainian authorities describe them as "accidents happening on Russian territory."

via Al Jazeera English|

#conflict #drone-attack #kyiv

conflictwar3 years ago•1 min saved

"Escalating Conflict: Drone Attacks and Blasts Shake Ukraine and Russia"

Two Russian military transport planes were damaged in a drone attack at Pskov airport in north-western Russia. The Ilyushin 76 planes caught fire during the attack. Although Ukraine has not claimed responsibility, it is believed to have increased its use of explosive drones to target Russia. In a separate incident, Russia's military said it destroyed four Ukrainian boats carrying around 50 soldiers in the Black Sea. Russia also reported downing three Ukrainian drones. The recent attacks come amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

via BBC|

#conflictwar #drone-attack #military-transport-planes