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Ukraine strikes Akhtubinsk airfield in Astrakhan Oblast and drone site in Oryol Oblast

Ukraine's General Staff says forces struck the Akhtubinsk military airfield in Russia's Astrakhan Oblast and the Tsymbulova drone port in Oryol Oblast on the night of 14-15 November, causing a secondary detonation at a missile storage facility.

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In brief

  • Ukraine's General Staff reported strikes on the Akhtubinsk airfield in Astrakhan Oblast and the Tsymbulova drone port in Oryol Oblast on the night of 14-15 November.
  • A secondary detonation occurred at a missile storage facility at the Akhtubinsk airfield.
  • The airfield hosts Russia's 929th State Flight Test Centre and serves as a base for Su-34 aircraft.
  • The Tsymbulova drone port is used to store, prepare, and launch attack drones against Ukraine.

Ukraine strikes Akhtubinsk airfield in Astrakhan Oblast and drone site in Oryol Oblast

Ukraine's General Staff said Ukrainian forces struck the Akhtubinsk military airfield in Russia's Astrakhan Oblast and a site used to store and launch attack drones in Oryol Oblast on the night of 14-15 November.

Akhtubinsk airfield strike

A powerful secondary detonation was recorded at the Akhtubinsk airfield, located approximately 650 km from the front line, following the strike. It occurred at a storage facility containing kits for missiles.

The airfield is home to the Russian Defence Ministry's 929th State Flight Test Centre, where new military aircraft and weapons are tested. It is also used as a base for Su-34 aircraft.

In addition, Ukrainian forces struck a mobile PRV-13 radar altimeter, which is used to determine the flight altitude and coordinates of airborne assets.

Tsymbulova drone port strike

In Oryol Oblast, near the settlement of Tsymbulova, Ukraine's defence forces struck the so-called Tsymbulova drone port – a site used to store, prepare and launch attack drones that Russia uses to attack Ukraine.

Why it matters

The Akhtubinsk airfield is one of Russia's main facilities for testing new military aircraft and weapons. The Tsymbulova drone port supports Russian attack drone operations against Ukrainian cities, energy facilities, and civilian infrastructure.

Sources

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Questions readers ask

What locations did Ukraine strike on the night of 14-15 November?
Ukrainian forces struck the Akhtubinsk military airfield in Russia's Astrakhan Oblast and a drone site in Oryol Oblast near the settlement of Tsymbulova.
What is the significance of the Akhtubinsk airfield?
The airfield is home to the Russian Defence Ministry's 929th State Flight Test Centre where new military aircraft and weapons are tested and serves as a base for Su-34 aircraft.
What damage was reported at the Akhtubinsk airfield?
A powerful secondary detonation occurred at a storage facility containing kits for missiles, and Ukrainian forces struck a mobile PRV-13 radar altimeter.
What is the purpose of the Tsymbulova drone port?
The site is used to store, prepare, and launch attack drones that Russia uses to attack Ukrainian cities, energy facilities, and civilian infrastructure.

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