Summary
New satellite and drone footage reveal damage to Russian aircraft at several airbases following a Ukrainian drone attack. The attack impacted multiple bases, damaging or destroying 12 aircraft, with Ukraine claiming a total of 13 strategic bombers were destroyed.
Key Facts
- Satellite images show 12 Russian aircraft damaged or destroyed.
- Ukraine claims it destroyed at least 13 strategic bombers.
- The attack targeted Russian airbases in north-western and central Russia.
- The drone strike took 18 months for Ukraine to plan.
- Footage shows drones targeting airbases Olenya, Ivanovo, Dyagilevo, and Belaya.
- Some aircraft at the bases appeared ready for operations, indicated by fires suggesting they were fueled.
- Russian aircraft had been covered with tires, a tactic to protect against drone strikes.
- Older aircraft models like the Tu-95 and Tu-22 were involved, making repairs difficult due to their age.
