Ukraine has revealed satellite tv for pc photos that it says reveals the destruction of Russian Shahed drone hangers greater than 80 miles from the frontline.
The earlier than and after photographs present in depth destruction to buildings on the Yeysk air base in Krasnodar Krai, which is residence to a drone coaching centre and storage facility.
Ukraine mentioned that the strikes destroyed coaching buildings, command and communication centres and killed personnel who have been studying to function the Iranian-designed unmanned plane.
The assault was carried out by the Ukrainian navy in cooperation with the safety service, the army mentioned.
The strike probably occurred on the night time of June 21, when Russian Telegram channels reported fires ensuing from a large assault within the space.
Shahed drones, additionally identified by the Russian designation Geran-2, have been utilized by Moscow since September 2022 to “swarm” Ukrainian air defences.
Dubbed ‘suicide’ or ‘kamikaze’ drones as a result of they fly into targets and explode on affect, they’re low-cost — reportedly costing as little as £15,000 per unit — and are launched in giant numbers.
Moscow is reportedly ramping up manufacturing of the drones, with the purpose of manufacturing 6,000 by summer time 2025.
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