Ukrainian drones attack Russia’s Ryazan

Videos and photos show drone flights over Ryazan and explosions near the Dyagilevo airfield. At least some of the drones were shot down.

Residents of Ryazan reported heavy explosions during the night and in the morning. Some claimed that the drones were shot down as they approached the oil refinery and the Dyagilevo military airfield.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported in the morning that air defense systems deployed during the night intercepted and destroyed seven UAVs over the Kursk region, three over the Belgorod region, two over the Rostov region, one over the Bryansk region and one over the Lipetsk region. Later, the Russian governor of the Bryansk region said said 22 drones were shot down over the region. The Defense Ministry added: seven drones were shot down near Ryazan. It is impossible to verify these figures, while Russian official reports have stated several times that “all drones were crushed“ While in reality there were videos of strikes.

Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia are an essential part of the Ukrainian military strategy aimed at undermining Russia’s Key Oil infrastructure and military facilities. The attacks intensified in early 2024.

A remarkable incident involved A Ukrainian drone flew 1,800 km to attack the Voronezh M radar station in Orsk, setting a new range record for Ukrainian drones. This radar system is crucial for detecting spacecraft, aircraft and missiles over long distances.

Another significant attack occurred on the Morozovsk airfield in Rostov Oblast, where Ukrainian drones damaged at least two Su-34 fighter-bombers. This attack demonstrated Ukraine’s ability to attack important military targets in Russia.

Ukraine has also used its domestically produced Liutyi drones to attack Russian oil refineries. These drones, known for their advanced guidance systems and significant payload capacity, have been needed in attacks up to 800 km within Russiahit Facilities such as the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant and several oil refineries, causing significant disruptions.

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