An-72 military transport aircraft explodes at Ostafievo airfield near Moscow - Ukrainian intelligence
An-72 military transport aircraft explodes at an airfield near Moscow (photo: Russian media)
On December 12, a powerful explosion was recorded at the Russian airfield Ostafievo in the Moscow region. It was caused by a detonation on board an An-72 aircraft, Defense Intelligence of Ukraine reports.
It is noted that as a result of the detonation of the main power unit of the military transport aircraft An-72, the plane was disabled.
It is known that it belonged to the Russian Navy.
According to preliminary estimates, the destroyed aircraft costs about $4.5 million.
Ukrainian intelligence officers reminded that every war crime committed against the Ukrainian people will receive a fair response.
Explosions at Russian airfields
Russian airfields are legitimate military targets. During the full-scale invasion, they were attacked or Russian aircraft exploded on their territory.
Detonations of Russian aircraft often occur due to technical problems, as Russia can no longer maintain them properly due to global sanctions.
In 2024, several explosions at military airfields in Russia attracted considerable attention.
For example, on the night of August 3, a series of powerful explosions occurred at the Morozovsk airfield (Rostov region), followed by a fire. There were reports of an ammunition depot detonating.
On the night of October 20, 2024, explosions were also recorded at the Lipetsk-2 airfield (Lipetsk region).
The Russian Aerospace Forces were based at this airfield. The strikes targeted ammunition depots, fuel and lubricant storage facilities, and aircraft.
Earlier, we also reported on explosions at the Khanskaya airfield (Maykop, Adygea). Read more in the RBC-Ukraine article.
