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An apparent Drone Attack on the airport in Pskov, a north-western Russian city, has led to significant damage inflicted upon four military transport planes. The incident has been confirmed by various Russian news agencies.
This attack caused a fire that engulfed the Ilyushin 76 transport planes, as detailed in the reports.
Initial information indicated that the local governor had informed about the military’s efforts to repel the assault. A video he shared showcased the intensity of the fire and captured the sound of an explosion.
The location of Pskov, approximately 600km away from Ukraine and situated near Estonia’s border, has heightened concerns due to its proximity to international boundaries.
Though Ukraine has not officially acknowledged any involvement in the attack, it’s important to note that the country rarely comments on such incidents taking place within Russian territory.
Recent weeks have seen an uptick in the utilization of explosive drones by Ukraine to target locations inside Russia, raising alarm bells about evolving warfare strategies.
In Latest Developments
- The Russian military has reported the destruction of four rapid Ukrainian boats, each carrying about 50 soldiers, in a Black Sea operation at midnight Moscow time.
- Additionally, the Russian military announced the downing of three Ukrainian drones over the southern Bryansk region and one over the central Oryol region.
- Reports have indicated the temporary closure of airspace above Moscow’s Vnukovo airport.
- Mikhail Vedernikov, the regional governor of Pskov, made a statement on Telegram, affirming the defense ministry’s efforts to repel the drone attack on the airport.
- Vedernikov, who was present at the scene, added that preliminary information indicated no casualties.
Initial reports from Russia’s Tass news agency, sourced from emergency services, suggested damage to four Ilyushin 76 (Il-76) aircraft, with two of them catching fire. Subsequent information from Ria news agency stated that two Il-76 planes had ignited.
This is not the first time Pskov region has been targeted by drones; an earlier incident occurred in late May.
The escalating use of drones has resulted in severe consequences. A attack on Russia’s Belgorod region claimed three lives just a week ago. This followed the destruction of a flagship Russian long-range bomber by a Ukrainian drone strike near St Petersburg.
Ukrainian drones recently executed a large-scale raid on multiple Russian regions. One of these assaults targeted an airport in Pskov, near the borders of Latvia and Estonia. Drone attack resulted in the damage of military transport aircraft due to explosions and a massive fire.
Russia’s defense ministry has reported that drones were shot down over various regions, including Orlov, Bryansk, Ryazan, Kaluga, and the surrounding Moscow region. Additionally, Russia launched a missile and drone attack against Kyiv, leaving two dead and one wounded.
Ukrainian air defenses took down more than 20 missiles and drones involved in the assault. Tragically, two security guards lost their lives due to falling debris.
As tensions escalate, Kyiv officials reported that this attack is the most powerful Drone attack on Ukraine’s capital in months, underscoring the severity of the situation.
The situation remains fluid, and investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of the damage and causalities in the targeted regions. The aftermath of this drone attack on Pskov’s airport serves as a grim reminder of the changing dynamics of warfare and the need for international cooperation to prevent further escalation.
