Coverage dated August 21, 2023

Drone strikes on Russian airfields may be coming from inside Russia: U.K.

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Russia's Defense Ministry said on Saturday that Ukraine had attacked its Soltsy-2 airbase, damaging one of its aircraft stationed at the strategic bomber base.

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Portland Press Herald
Ukraine media say Kyiv saboteurs were behind drone attacks on air bases deep inside Russia (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Aug 21, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Ukraine has increasingly targeted Moscow’s military assets behind the front lines in eastern and southern Ukraine and at the same time has launched drones against Moscow, most recently early Tuesday.
Newsweek
Drone strikes on Russian airfields may be coming from inside Russia: U.K. (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 21, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
Russia's Defense Ministry said on Saturday that Ukraine had attacked its Soltsy-2 airbase, damaging one of its aircraft stationed at the strategic bomber base.
Los Angeles Times
Saboteurs behind drone attacks on air bases deep inside Russia, Ukrainian media say (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 21, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Ukraine media say a pair of drone attacks on air bases deep inside Russia were the work of Ukrainian saboteurs backed by intelligence services.
Military Times
Kyiv saboteurs were behind drone attacks on Russian air bases–report (opens Military Times)
Published Aug 21, 2023
Military Times's feed description
The attacks on Russian airfields on Saturday and Monday destroyed two Russian bombers and damaged two other aircraft, according to Ukrainska Pravda.

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