Ukraine’s Naval Forces recently published satellite images confirming the destruction of storage and preparation sites for Shahed-136/Geranium-2 drones in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. The military reported that training buildings, command and communication points for drone crews were destroyed in the attack, carried out in cooperation with Ukraine’s Security Service. The strikes also reportedly killed instructors training personnel to launch the drones, as well as cadets being trained to carry out attacks on Ukrainian territory using these drones. The Kyiv Independent was unable to immediately verify this information.
The attack most likely took place overnight on June 21, when the General Staff reported Ukrainian strikes against oil refineries inside Russia, as well as Russian radar stations and reconnaissance centers in the Bryansk region and occupied Crimea, and the Shahed storage site in Krasnodar Krai. Krasnodar Krai is located in southern Russia and borders Rostov and Stavropol regions, as well as the strategically important Kerch Strait, which connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. The scope and impact of these attacks on Russian facilities and infrastructure highlight the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
In a separate incident, Ukraine’s partisans claimed to have infiltrated a Russian air base in Voronezh, home to Russia’s 47th Guards Bomber Aviation Regiment. The partisans, known as ATESH, reported scouting the Baltimore airfield in Voronezh, located around 220 kilometers northeast from the border with Kharkiv Oblast. They claimed to have left ‘surprises’ for Russian pilots at the air base, indicating a rogue operation targeting Russian military installations. This incident further underscores the ongoing conflict and asymmetric warfare between Ukraine and Russia.
These incidents reflect the complex and volatile dynamics at play in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides engaging in military strikes, surveillance operations, and clandestine activities. The use of drones for reconnaissance and attacks, as well as partisan infiltration of enemy territory, demonstrates the diverse tactics employed by both Ukrainian and Russian forces. The involvement of Ukraine’s Naval Forces, Security Service, and partisans in these operations highlights the multifaceted nature of the conflict and the various actors involved.
The destruction of drone facilities in Krasnodar Krai and the reported infiltration of a Russian air base in Voronezh signify Ukraine’s determination to target Russian military infrastructure and disrupt enemy operations. These actions also suggest Ukraine’s growing capabilities and willingness to engage in offensive operations against Russian forces. The use of satellite images to confirm the destruction of drone sites underscores the importance of surveillance and reconnaissance in modern warfare, as well as the role of technology in informing military decision-making.
Overall, the recent incidents involving Ukrainian attacks on Russian facilities and the reported partisan infiltration of a Russian air base highlight the ongoing conflict and tensions between Ukraine and Russia. The use of drones, strikes on enemy infrastructure, and covert operations all contribute to the complex and evolving nature of the conflict. The involvement of multiple Ukrainian military and civilian entities in these operations further demonstrates the wide-ranging efforts to resist Russian aggression and defend Ukrainian sovereignty.
