According to a statement posted on social media, the attack hit a Russian airport terminal and a training aircraft. The Ukrainian military added that some other aircraft may have been affected, but did not provide further details.
The statement also affirmed that Borisoglebsk airport is the military base of Russia's main fighter jets Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM. These are aircraft that play an important role in Russian airstrikes.
voronezh region governor Alexander Gusev wrote on Telegram that more than 25 UAVs were shot down in the region overnight. He also said that a power line was temporarily damaged. However, there was no mention of an attack on a military airport in his announcement.
The attack is said to be part of Ukraine's strategy to weaken the combat capabilities of the Russian air force by targeting logistics facilities and aircraft at the base. In recent times, Ukraine has continuously expanded its range of operations, sending UAVs to attack deep into Russian territory, focusing on strategic military goals.
Russia has not yet responded officially to Ukraine's statement. Information about the extent of damage at Borisoglebsk airport has not yet been independently verified.
