Russia attacks strategic airport, Ukrainian fighter jet catches fire

Russia attacks airport deep in the rear

On July 30, several Russian military sources shared a video capturing the moment of a Lancet suicide drone's precise strike on a strategic airfield deep in Ukraine's rear.

According to SF, a Russian drone spotted a Ukrainian Air Force Su-25 parked at Dolgintsevo airport near the city of Krivy Rih in the Dnepropetrovsk region. After spotting the Su-25, a Russian Lancet suicide drone attacked it. The result of the attack was that the plane burst into flames.

A Russian Lancet suicide drone attacked the strategic Dolgintsevo airport near the city of Krivy Rih in the Dnepropetrovsk region. (Source: SF)

The Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to protect the precious aircraft with a steel mesh, but this was ineffective. The aircraft was still damaged after a precise attack by a Lancet suicide drone.

Despite the continuous supply of additional air defense systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces from NATO countries, the Ukrainian military is still unable to protect strategically important facilities deep in the rear. As a result, Russian reconnaissance forces are still operating at various Ukrainian airfields and coordinating with other forces to strike targets with precision using drones or missiles.

Russia steps up attacks, continuously controlling new areas

The Russian military is stepping up attacks against the Ukrainian Armed Forces both on the front and in the rear.

Heavy fighting has been taking place along the front lines between Russian and Ukrainian forces over the past week. The Russian military has reported new gains in some areas. On Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that troops had captured the villages of Rozovka and Peschanoye Nizhneye, located in the self-proclaimed Lugansk People’s Republic and the Kharkiv region. These developments signal that fighting could spread to the nearby town of Kupiansk and the Oskol River.

On Tuesday, the Russian military also reported taking control of Ivano-Daryevka, a small village in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic. The settlement is located about 8km southeast of the Ukrainian-controlled town of Severs, which has long been a key stronghold of Kiev’s army and remains a major obstacle to Russia’s ability to advance westward.

The heaviest fighting is still taking place northwest of Avdeevka, a strategic town in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic. Russian troops continue to advance near the town of Ocheretino, while Ukrainian forces appear unable to stabilize the situation in the area.

The Russian military also reported taking control of Lozovatovskoye on Saturday. Lozovatovskoye is a small settlement located north of the village of Progress.

Last week, the Russian military also launched airstrikes against foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine. The death toll is estimated at 90, according to the Russian military.

The Russian Defense Ministry said it had struck a building in the town of Dergachi in the Kharkiv region that housed Western “trainers and mercenaries.” The site was hit by a ballistic missile fired from an Iskander-M system. Public video of the attack showed the building suffered a direct hit, causing partial destruction.

Russia conducts airstrikes on locations where foreign mercenaries are working for Ukrainian forces. (Source: RT)

Another attack on foreign mercenaries was carried out by the Russian military on Thursday. Iskander-M tactical ballistic missiles were also used in the attack. The Russian Defense Ministry said that a temporary shelter of Ukrainian servicemen from the 151st Mechanized Brigade and foreign mercenaries was discovered in an industrial zone in the city of Kharkiv. After being discovered, Russian missiles were deployed to strike with precision.

Footage shows the missile penetrated the building, exploded inside and left a large hole in the roof. According to Moscow's estimates, up to 100 militants, including 40 foreigners, were killed in the attack.

HOA AN (According to SF, AVP)

Source: https://www.nguoiduatin.vn/nga-tan-cong-san-bay-chien-luoc-tiem-kich-ukraine-boc-chay-du-doi-20424073111424534.htm