In a stunning turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gave a statement following a major drone attack on a Russian airbase. The attack, described as the “biggest ever” by Ukrainian officials, resulted in a large explosion at the Engels airbase in central Russia.
Video footage captured a massive ball of flame and thick black smoke billowing from the airbase, prompting a state of emergency and the evacuation of residents in the region. The attack, carried out by Ukrainian drones, targeted a warehouse housing dozens of KH-101 cruise missiles. The missiles, valued at £10 million each, are integral to Russia’s military capabilities and are regularly used in attacks on Ukrainian towns and cities.
The airbase, situated near the city of Saratov and close to the Ukrainian border, is a key hub for Russia’s strategic bombers and military operations in the region. The attack, which is believed to have been successful in hitting the missile warehouse, marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
While the Ukrainian military has taken responsibility for the attack, the exact number of drones used in the operation remains undisclosed. The strike comes as tensions between the two countries continue to mount, with both sides engaging in military maneuvers and skirmishes in recent months.
As President Zelenskiy addressed the press conference in Norway, the aftermath of the drone attack served as a stark reminder of the intense and high-stakes nature of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The repercussions of the attack are likely to reverberate across the region, with potential implications for both countries and the wider international community.
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