The possible target of the drones is the Marinovka military airfield in the village of Oktyabrsky, 20 km from Kalach-on-Don.
The explosions occurred in the city of Kalach-on-Don, Volgograd region of the Russian Federation on the night of August 22; A fire broke out in the facility. The reason was alleged drone attack and air defense. This was announced by Russian Telegram channels.
Reports of explosions from local residents began to appear on social networks around half past four in the morning. The Russians said at least two UAVs were shot down.
The Baza Telegram channel says that one of the drones was attacked “several kilometers from the airfield,” and that the remains of the second UAV “fell into a cabin nearby, causing it to catch fire.”
We are talking about the Marinovka military airport, located in the village of Oktyabrsky, about 20 km from Kalach-on-Don.
Astra, citing citizens, reported that the fire occurred on the territory of the airport itself.
Telegram channel SHOT stated that eyewitnesses from different places “counted from 6 to 10” loud explosions during the air attack, before the “characteristic sounds of a UAV flying” was heard in the sky.
Local authorities have yet to comment on the incident. There is no information about casualties.
As we have already written, on the night of August 14, Savasleika was attacked. The fuel and lubricant depot was then hit and the MiG-31K/I aircraft was damaged.
Planes destroyed at Savasleika airfield in Russia – media
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