Explosions heard near airfield in Krasnodar region, Russia
There were explosions near the airport in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai (photo: GettyImages)
In Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, there were explosions during the night of April 5. It was also loud near the aerodrome, according to the SHOT Telegram channel.
Residents of the city reported more than 10 explosions.
"More than 10 explosions were heard over Yeysk in Krasnodar Krai, according to preliminary information, the air defense system is operating over the city," wrote the SHOT channel.
As residents told the source, the explosions occurred around 3 a.m. There were also sounds of gunfire near the local aerodrome.
"In addition to loud bangs, the sound of automatic gunfire was heard near the local aerodrome and military town," the channel reported.
There is no official information available at the moment.
Yeysk airfield
In the city of Yeysk, there is a joint basing airfield. It houses the 570th aircraft repair plant of the Russian Ministry of Defense. At present, this airfield is one of the strategically important facilities, as it is used by Russia for attacks on Ukrainian territory.
Earlier, we reported that guerrillas had reconnoitered the airfield in Yeysk, which Russia uses for strikes against Ukraine.
By the way, this airfield has repeatedly been a target for attacks due to the deployment of Russian strategic aviation there. For example, in February 2023, explosions were heard near the Russian Yeysk airfield.
In mid-October 2022, a military aircraft crashed into a residential building in the Russian city of Yeysk. Over 10 people were killed.
