Ukrainian drones strike Russian Khanskaya air base in Adygea, fire confirmed
Ukrainian strike drones hit the Khanskaya military airfield near Maykop in Russia's Republic of Adygea early Sunday, causing a large fire confirmed by NASA FIRMS thermal data. The base, about 500 km from Ukrainian-controlled territory, hosts Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft and serves as a logistics hub. This marks a deep-strike attack on a previously less-targeted airbase, indicating expanded Ukrainian long-range capability.
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Launch Sites and Airbases Amidst Large-Scale Russian Drone Attacks
Ukraine has conducted confirmed strikes on a Shahed drone launch site in Russia's Oryol region and a military airfield in Adygea, indicating an expansion of deep-strike capabilities against Russian logistics and drone infrastructure. These actions coincide with a large-scale Russian drone attack on Ukraine involving 135 drones, maintaining sustained pressure on Ukrainian air defenses. The full impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian drone attack capabilities remains unverified.