Explosions Reported At Two Air Bases Deep Inside Russia

Video shows explosion at air base in Russia

Explosions at two Russian air bases have focused attention on Ukraine's efforts to develop longer-range combat drones. Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges explains why this development could be significant in the war with Russia.

Explosions rock two key Russian airbases

Russia has accused Ukraine of using drone strikes to attack two military airbases hundreds of kilometres from the front lines in Kyiv.

Russia says it downed Ukraine drones attacking its bases

Air bases where bombers that can carry nuclear weapons are based are reportedly hit by explosions.

Russia says Ukraine behind drone attacks on air bases

The Russian Defence Ministry said that Ukraine used drones to attack two Russian military airfields.In a statement carried on the official Russian news agency RIA Novosti, the ministry said the attacks on Monday (Tuesday AEST) were "in the Saratov and Ryazan regions" but had been intercepted by air defences."On the morning of December 5, the Kiev regime, in order to disable Russian long-range aircraft, attempted to strike with Soviet-made jet un…

Ukraine Modified Soviet-Era Jet Drones To Hit Bomber Bases, Russia Claims

The blasts at two bomber bases deep in Russia came only hours before Moscow launched its latest cruise missile barrage against Ukraine.

3 killed in Ukraine drone attacks on airbases deep inside Russia, Moscow says

One of the bases houses bomber planes that are part of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces; the drones were reportedly shot down, but the debris caused some damage.