Attacked Marinovka airbase is Russia’s only sheltered airfield
Photo: there were airplane shelters at the Marinovka airfield (Russian media)
The Marinovka airfield in the Volgograd region is the only airfield in Russia where there are shelters for aircraft. The airbase was attacked today, August 22, by Ukrainian Defense Forces, according to Defense Express.
It is noted that the Marinovka airfield is located 450 km from the front line. The airfield is situated 200 km closer to Kazakhstan, with a distance of 270 km to Ukraine.
Marinovka is also known as the only airfield near Ukraine where the Russians built shelters for aircraft. Russia began constructing these shelters in November 2023 and completed them in early 2024.
Defense Express points out that these shelters can hardly be considered protective structures. They are more like hangars designed to shield aircraft from weather conditions, but they cannot protect against shrapnel.
The Marinovka airbase hosts Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft. Su-34 frontline bombers were also stationed there. In total, 14 Su-24s (excluding those in the aircraft boneyard) and 15 Su-34s were recorded at the airfield.
Attack on Marinovka airfield
In the early hours of August 22, explosions were heard in the Volgograd region. Russians reported a drone attack and a fire at the Marinovka airfield.
According to RBC-Ukraine's sources, the Security Service of Ukraine and Special Operations Forces attacked the Marinovka airfield in the Volgograd region. The attack targeted warehouses containing guided bombs and fuel. A fire broke out at the airbase, and there was also a detonation.
Satellites detected three fire hotspots at the airfield. One of them was in the area where aircraft could have been stationed.
