Drone attack in Rostov region: Reports of strikes on airfield and oil depot
Illustrative photo: drones attacked an airfield in the Rostov region, fires broke out (Getty Images)
Explosions were heard in the area of the Millerovo military airfield in the Rostov region (Russia), and fires broke out following today's drone attack in the region. An oil depot was also hit, according to the Telegram channel Crimean Wind.
A monitoring group reports strikes on this military airfield in the Rostov region.
Additionally, there are online reports of explosions near the village of Dolotinka and in the area of the oil depot.
Local residents mentioned drones and counted over 16 explosions at these three locations, according to a Telegram channel report.
Furthermore, Crimean Wind reported fires near the runway and the parking areas of Russian aircraft at Millerovo.
What is known about the airfield
It should be noted that the Millerovo military airfield is located 5 km northwest of the city of Millerovo, which is part of the village of Dolotinka.
According to open sources, the 31st Fighter Aviation Regiment of the 1st Mixed Aviation Division of the Russian Aerospace Forces is based at this airfield.
It is worth noting that this enemy airbase has been hit before. Previously, there were reports of attacks on the airfield using Tochka-U missiles and drones.
What preceded this event
Earlier today, the authorities of the Rostov region reported a "massive" air attack using drones. The regional governor initially claimed that over 10 drones had been allegedly shot down, and by morning, he reported that air defense systems had "destroyed and intercepted" 26 UAVs overnight.
The Russian official asserted that no one was injured and that "emergency services were dispatched to the sites where UAV debris fell."
