Russia builds shelters at airbases near Ukraine - UK intelligence reveals images
Illustrative photo: Russia tries to protect its aircraft at airfields (Russian media)
Russia is building aircraft shelters at airbases located closest to Ukraine. This construction follows a series of successful Ukrainian drone strikes, according to the UK Ministry of Defense.
According to British intelligence, in response to Ukrainian drone attacks, Russia has launched a program to protect vulnerable aircraft at several airfields near the Russian-Ukrainian border.
These airfields include: Millerovo, Kursk Vostochny, and Gvardeyskoye.
Photo: shelters at Russian airfields (x.com/DefenceHQ)
The intelligence report specifies that the reinforced aircraft shelters consist of dome-shaped roofs, thick blast-resistant doors, and are covered with earth for additional protection.
British intelligence explained that the construction of these fortified aircraft shelters provides an added layer of protection for aircraft stationed at Russian airbases.
Operation Spiderweb
On June 1, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) launched drone attacks on several Russian airfields. As a result, Russia’s strategic aviation assets were damaged or destroyed.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian forces successfully struck 41 enemy aircraft.
More details about the operation can be found in the material by RBC-Ukraine.
