The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), working in tandem with the Ukrainian Defense Forces, orchestrated a drone attack on the Morozovsk airbase, located in Russia’s Rostov Oblast, according to SBU sources cited by Ukrainska Pravda.
“The attack destroyed at least 6 Russian military aircraft and inflicted substantial damage on another 8. Moreover, approximately 20 Russian military personnel were either killed or wounded in the incident,” the source stated.
Drones have attacked a military airfield in Morozovsk, Rostov Oblast, Russia, where bombers Su-24, Su-24M, and Su-34 are based.
Russian authorities report 44 drones destroyed and an electrical substation damaged. No mention of airfield damage. pic.twitter.com/dKgyjCofqc
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) April 5, 2024
The source also mentioned that the Morozovsk airbase served as a crucial hub for Russian air operations, housing Su-24, Su-24M, and Su-34 bombers. These aircraft have been actively used by Russia to target Ukrainian military positions and frontline cities, causing extensive damage and casualties.
According to OSINT analyst MT Anderson, who examined satellite imagery from 4 April, up to 30 aircraft, including 26 Su-34 fighter-bombers and 3 Su-30/35 multirole fighters, were present at the Morozovsk airbase during the recent drone attack.
???? Up to 30 aircraft, including 26 Su-34 fighter-bombers and 3 Su-30/35 multirole fighters, were present at Russia's Morozovsk airbase during the night drone attack, according to 4 April satellite imagery analyzed by OSINT analyst MT Anderson.
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— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) April 5, 2024
At night on 5 April, drones attacked several Russian military airfields at once – in Morozovsk, Yeisk, and Engels. Local residents reported dozens of explosions on social media.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that air defense shot down over 50 drones.
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