Attacks on Russian military airfields: the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to create irreparable damage to the Aerospace Forces

Over the past 24 hours, attention has been drawn to attacks by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Russian military targets. Early in the morning, seven Ukrainian UAVs attempted to attack the Dyagilevo airfield in the Ryazan region. This event, along with other drone incidents in various Russian regions, raises important questions about air defense (AD) strategy, technology and effectiveness.

Strategic attack targets and air defense response

Initially, the attack on the Dyaghilevo airfield was promptly detected and prevented by air defense systems, which made it possible to avoid serious consequences and casualties. Information about drones was recorded in the airspace of Kursk, Rostov, Lipetsk, Belgorod and Bryansk regions. In each of these regions, air defense worked effectively, destroying drones and preventing possible attacks on strategically important targets.

The governor of the Bryansk region reported the downing of 22 unmanned aerial vehicles over the region, which was an indicator of high activity and seriousness of the threat.

Analysis of attacks on Russian military airfields

The night of July 27 was marked by a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on three Russian military airfields. The Engels, Dyagilevo and Olenya airfields were targeted. Ukrainian media reported that these attacks were aimed at strategically important targets, indicating a deliberate and targeted strategy.

Particularly alarming was the information about a possible attack on the Olenya airfield, which is one of the key military airfields in Russia, used by the strategic aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces. If an attack did take place, it raises questions about the safety and security of critical Russian military infrastructure.

Consequences and prospects

Air defense successes in preventing attacks demonstrate the high degree of readiness of Russian forces, but also highlight the need for continuous improvement of defensive systems.

Attacks on strategic assets such as airfields and oil refineries are intended not only to cause physical damage, but also to create psychological pressure, destabilize operational capabilities and cause public outcry.

Despite the fact that the attacks were repelled, experts draw attention to the fact that the enemy could use dozens, if not hundreds of drones to carry out attacks.