Ukrainian drones attack Russian airfields in the Kursk region (Picture: East2West)
At least six Russian warplanes have been destroyed in an attack on Morozovsk airfield, according to Ukrainian sources.
Ukraine staged a major overnight kamikaze drone attack on three key Russian military airfields last night, with more than 60 explosions reported in the Rostov region where the Morozovsk base is located.
As they approached the military base, some of the Ukrainian drones started playing a German drinking song from the 1970’s, about staying drunk for seven days.
Around 20 Russian personnel were killed or wounded in the attack, RBC Ukraine reports, and another eight aircraft suffered damage.
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Frontline bombers – Su-24, Su-24M, and Su-34 – are known to be routinely based at the airfield.
They have been used to strike at Ukraine during the war.
As of 4 April, some 26 Su-34 fighters and three Su-35 warplanes were stationed at the airbase, according to OSINT reports.
The SBU secret service was behind the kamikaze drone strike along with the Ukrainian armed forces.
The SBU secret service was behind the kamikaze drone strike along with the Ukrainian armed forces
‘The results of the joint special operation are amazing – at least six Russian military aircraft were destroyed, and another eight received significant damage,’ a source told RBC Ukraine.
If confirmed it would be one of the biggest blows of the war to Vladimir Putin’s air force.
There was no confirmation from the Russian side, nor any independent analysis of the claims.
The attacks come amid persistent claims that Russia is preparing to mobilise more troops for the war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said: ‘I can say that on June 1, Russia is preparing to mobilise 300,000 troops.’
He gave no further details for the claim.
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