General Staff confirms attack on Russian drone and aircraft base

Russian forces use the airfield to store, prepare and launch Shahed attack drones on Ukrainian territory, as well as fighter jets that regularly conduct combat missions in Zaporizhzhya and Kherson oblast.

“We have confirmed hits and explosions in the target area. A fire broke out,” the statement said, adding that the attacks on targets involved in the Russian armed aggression against Ukraine and terrorizing the civilian population will continue.

Shortly after the attack, Russian Telegram channels reported that the facility had been targeted with drones and at least two missiles. One Russian soldier was injured.

A power substation in Primorsko-Akhtarsk was also hit, causing power outages in some neighborhoods. According to open sources cited, the airfield is located on the northeastern outskirts of the city. It is home to the 960th Guards Assault Aviation Regiment. The regiment is equipped with Su-25, Su-25UB, and Su-25SM3 aircraft.