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Rostov airfield devastation: Satellites recorded the destruction of four Russian aircrafts

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Recent satellite imagery has confirmed that Ukrainian defense forces successfully struck a Russian military airfield near Rostov-on-Don, resulting in significant destruction to enemy assets. According to reports from the geoint community Cyber Borashno, the facility sustained damage severe enough to render four Russian aircraft unusable, specifically two Mi-8 helicopters and two fixed-wing transport planes identified as An-12 and An-26 models. While experts noted that some of the wreckage required further inspection to confirm total destruction, the consensus is that the strike was highly effective in neutralizing these specific military assets. The impact of this operation extends beyond the immediate loss of hardware, as a successful airfield attack creates logistical complications for the aggressor by forcing the relocation of operations to more distant bases. This displacement inevitably increases response times and places additional strain on aircraft engines due to longer flight distances. The attack occurred on the night of September 17th, with residents hearing an air raid siren shortly after midnight followed by a series of explosions beginning around 1:15 a.m. Moscow time. By approximately 2:20 a.m., observers reported roughly twenty distinct explosions and widespread fires in the city, which also caused significant power outages across Rostov-on-Don. Local residents expressed intense anger and fear following the overnight drone barrage, with many reporting that they were only aware of the attack after the initial explosions had already begun. The 30th separate combined transport aviation regiment, which is based at this airfield and supplies Russian troops in southern Ukraine, was reportedly a primary target. In the aftermath, social media platforms were flooded with messages from citizens demanding that authorities activate warning sirens earlier to allow people time to seek shelter. One resident described knocking on neighbors' doors to warn them of incoming drones, highlighting the chaotic and dangerous conditions faced by the population who felt abandoned by their government. The civilian response has turned into a political outcry, with residents questioning the competence of local leadership and demanding accountability for failing to protect their people. A video surfaced showing a Rostov resident directly addressing the authorities, asking what they have done in the last six months to ensure safety and challenging them on who they should vote for in upcoming elections. The citizen emphasized that while they voted for the current government, they expect basic protection measures like functioning sirens during such attacks. The atmosphere of horror described by locals underscores the severe humanitarian impact of the strike, leaving residents feeling vulnerable and demanding immediate action from their leaders to prevent future tragedies.

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The Ukrainian defense forces strike on the Russian military airfield in Rostov-on-Don was highly effective. Recent satellite images of the facility confirmed the destruction of four Russian military aircraft, two helicopters, and two fixed-wing aircraft. This was reported by the authoritative geoint community Cyber Borashno. Experts noted that the strike on the airfield was very powerful. We don't know what kind of war had hit Rostov, but all the damaged aircraft were damaged and so much so that we still need to figure out whether it was completely destroyed, noted Cyber Borashno. Ultimately, experts concluded that two Mi-8 helicopters, as well as two military transport aircraft, and An-12 and An-26 were destroyed. IDF officer and military observer Yigal Levin commented on the operation. He is confident that the operation will have very serious consequences for the aggressor. A successful attack on an airfield often means not only the destruction of the aircraft themselves, but also potential complications in using the airfield itself. This, in turn, can lead to the use of more distant airfields, increasing response times, and increasing the strain on aircraft engine on the night of September 17th, Ukrainian defense forces attacked military and strategic facilities in Russia's Rostov Oblast. According to preliminary information, a military airfield near Rostov-on-Don was hit. An air raid siren was sounded in the Rostov region shortly after midnight on September 17th. At approximately 1:15 a.m. Moscow time, residents of Rostov-on-Don heard the first explosion. A short time later, a series of explosions were heard, and then a fire broke out in the city. Residents of Rostov-on-Don heard approximately 20 explosions around 2:20 a.m. UAV strikes were reported from various directions. The local military airfield was allegedly the main target of the Ukrainian drones. Several fires were recorded there. Photos and videos posted online confirm this information. The explosions caused power outages in the city. Rostov-on-Don Mayor Alexander Skribin announced a massive drone attack on city targets. The 30th separate combined transport aviation regiment of the Russian Aerospace Forces is based at a military airfield near Rostov-on-Don. It supplies the southern occupation group of Russian troops in Ukraine. It was also reported that Rostov residents demanded an air raid alarm after the overnight drone attack. Turn on those sirens. Afterwards, local public groups were flooded with angry messages. People complained that they learned of the attack only after the explosions began. When it was too late to run for cover. A video of a Rostov resident who demanded protection from the authorities became revealing. I will raise these issues in my blog. No one will shut me up. I am now in my city, in my district, which today experienced a complete horror. Dear authorities, you want us to go to the elections. And so tell me, please Rostov authorities, who should we vote for? What have you done in the last 6 months to protect your people? Everyone is already writing to you. Turn on the sirens. Hundreds of drones were flying today. Why don't you turn on the sirens? Where are you hiding? Where are you, the voice of the people? We, the people, must decide what you, the government, should do, where to be, and who should be in power. We vote for you. Turn on these sirens. Today I ran around knocking on the neighbors' doors and waking them up so that they would come out, get away from the windows. Because they could shoot it down, and of course, they are not flying into our house. They don't need us anyway. But, wreckage, where are you? Protect us, please. Turn on the siren, the Russian woman demanded.