Contents tagged with drone attack
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Ukrainian drone attack on Russian airbases sparks questions over Kazakhstan's possible involvement
In a development reported by the independent Kazakh outlet Ulys-Media, 37-year-old Artem Timofeev, reportedly wanted in Russia, allegedly rented a warehouse in Chelyabinsk from which five trucks reportedly departed carrying drones.
These drones are said to have attacked Russian strategic aviation airports. Timofeev is believed to have traveled to Kazakhstan with his wife from Chelyabinsk to Astana, before flying to an undisclosed location. The exact timeline of their departure from Kazakhstan …
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Russia's ‘retaliatory’ attack on Ukraine falls short: only 7 bombers involved
On June 6, Russia deployed missiles and drones in what the Russian Defense Ministry described as "retribution" for the Ukrainian Security Service's special operation targeting Russia's strategic aviation fleet codenamed "Spider's Web."
Russia managed to launch just seven strategic bombers, which were loaded to nearly full capacity, according to the Ukrainian media outlet Defence Express.
The report highlights significant issues within Russia's strategic aviation, with experts pointing to the …
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Ukrainian drone strike destroys Russian Mi-8 helicopter and damages infrastructure in attack on Bryansk airfield
The news outlet ASTRA reported, citing sources from Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations, that a Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed and significant damage was caused to a Mi-35 in a Ukrainian attack on an airfield in Bryansk. Sources from Ukrainian intelligence also confirmed that Ukrainian drones targeted the airport on the night of June 6.
A source within the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations detailed that the attack led to the Mi-8 helicopter's ammunition detonating, resulting in its …
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Russia strikes Ukraine in 'retaliation' for drone attack on strategic bombers
Russia launched an overnight strike against Ukraine as "retribution" for a recent large-scale drone attack on its airbases housing strategic bombers. According to Russia's Ministry of Defense, all intended targets have reportedly been hit. Details of the Russian strike on June 6 can be found in a report by the Russian Command on their Telegram channel.
The announcement about the overnight air assault was broadcasted on the Russian Defense Ministry's channel at 12:30 PM on June 6, nearly a week …
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Ukrainian Forces strike Russian airfields in overnight drone attacks
Ukrainian military forces successfully targeted Russian airfields harboring aircraft and various military installations, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The strikes were initiated on June 6th, hitting the Engels airfield in Russia's Saratov region, known for hosting Russian aircraft remaining after the "Spider Web" operation by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
Additionally, the Dyagilevo airfield in the Ryazan region suffered hits. This site houses aerial …
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Massive fire erupts at Yaroslavl’s Avtodiesel plant: key Russian manufacturer of military engines
In the early hours of June 4, a significant fire broke out at the Avtodiesel (YAMZ) engine plant in Yaroslavl, where diesel engines are produced, including those for the intercontinental RS-12M "Topol" and RS-24 "Yars" systems.
According to official reports, the blaze started in one of the production bays during testing of a 12-cylinder engine. The emergency call was received by the regional branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 2:03 a.m. By 3:17 a.m., the fire had engulfed an area …
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Key suspect and drivers wanted in Russia amidst 'Spider Web' drone attack investigation
The owner of four trucks from the Chelyabinsk region, used to launch drones in the Murmansk, Irkutsk, Ryazan, and Ivanovo regions, has been declared wanted. The administration of the city of Ust-Kut in the Irkutsk region initially published, then deleted, a warrant for 37-year-old Artem Timofeev. The warrant included two possible birth dates and the name of another man born in Donetsk, who never resided in the Chelyabinsk region.
According to documents analyzed by The Insider, the photo was of …
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Operation 'Spider Web': Ukraine claims destruction of 13 Russian aircraft in bold drone strike
A massive drone attack has reportedly destroyed at least 13 Russian aircraft at military airbases, according to Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation. Kovalenko shared the information on his Telegram channel, stating, "At least 13 Russian planes destroyed and even more damaged in the marshlands," referring to the operation dubbed "Spider Web."
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) notes that the damaged strategic aviation assets of Russia are valued at no …
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Drone strikes halt traffic on Siberian highway R-255 near Belaya airbase
The Federal Highway R-255 "Siberia" has been blocked in the aftermath of yesterday's drone attacks in the settlement of Sredny in the Irkutsk region, according to regional news outlet IrCity.
As indicated by the Yandex traffic service, movement near the settlement, which is close to the Belaya airbase, targeted a day earlier, is clogged over a stretch of approximately 10 kilometers. Eyewitnesses report the road closure to trucks heading towards Irkutsk. A video filmed from a car window was …
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Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia: over 40 military planes destroyed in unprecedented operation
On Sunday, June 1, Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) launched a significant drone attack on four military airfields inside Russian territory. The attack targeted airbases "Belaya" in the Irkutsk region (around 4,700 km from Ukraine), "Olenya" in Murmansk (approximately 2,000 km away), "Ivanovo" in Ivanovo (900 km distance), and "Dyagilevo" in Ryazan (700 km away), reports Suspilne Suspilne, citing its sources in SBU.
Andrii Kovalenko, the Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under …