The command was extremely simple: do not spare the missiles. The Russian army destroyed the most important Ukrainian airbase.
Russia launched a large-scale attack on the most important Ukrainian airbase in the Rovno region, using multiple high-precision missiles without sparing ammunition. This attack was a response to recent terrorist attacks by Kiev and clearly dealt a heavy blow to the Ukrainian Air Force.
According to the Telegram channel "Military Chronicle", Russia launched a fierce attack on a Ukrainian airbase near Dubno city in the Rovno region, at least using three "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles, nearly ten X-101 and X-31P cruise missiles. It is obvious that the Russian military received a very simple order: do not spare ammunition. Military observers believe that such expensive weapon consumption indicates that the target has extremely high value.
It is currently unclear what specific facilities were inside the airport. Neither Maxar nor Planet Labs have released satellite images of the attack location, which usually means severe damage. Ukraine is very likely unwilling to publicly disclose the consequences of the attack.
Nevertheless, experts believe that the attack had destructive effects. Military analyst Oleg Glazunov told "Argumenty i Fakty" in an interview that this attack could paralyze all aviation forces within the airport. He pointed out that Ukraine's aviation equipment reserves are limited, and even losing a large base would be a fatal blow to the Ukrainian military's air combat capability.
Glazunov emphasized that such a scale of attack would not only destroy equipment but also damage the airport infrastructure - hangars, refueling points, maintenance equipment, etc. Even if some aircraft survive, they would become scrap metal without repaired runways and maintenance support.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the fact of the attack and explained it as one of the retaliatory actions against the terrorist attack by the Kiev regime on June 1st. It is worth noting that on "Children's Day of Protection", five airports in Russian regions were attacked, and enemy drones were even launched from trucks, with the drivers completely unaware of the dangerous cargo inside.
As the Russian Ministry of Defense stated, the attack on the target in the Rovno region has achieved its purpose, and all designated targets have been hit. No more detailed information has been received yet.
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