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The year 2025 has witnessed significant activity at aerodromes in regions affected by the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Ukrainian forces have been proactive, launching successful drone strikes on Russian airfields like Saky and Savasleyka, causing substantial damage. Russia's attempts to bolster its air defenses include fortification works at the Primorsko-Akhtarsk airfield. Belarus has also modernized six military airfields, enhancing its strategic capabilities since the start of the conflict. Despite Russia's efforts to minimize the impact of these operations, satellite images and reports confirm critical damage to infrastructure and aircraft at various sites. The escalating aerial engagements at these aerodromes underscore the intensified military strategies employed by both Ukraine and Russia.

What significant events occurred at Russian aerodromes in 2025?

In 2025, Ukrainian forces executed multiple drone strikes on Russian aerodromes, targeting facilities like Saky and Savasleyka. These strikes led to substantial damage, including the destruction of several fighter jets. Additionally, Belarus modernized its military airfields amid these tensions.

How has Belarus responded to the Ukraine-Russia conflict regarding its aerodromes?

In response to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, Belarus has modernized six of its military airfields. This strategic enhancement aims to bolster its air capabilities as it aligns closely with Russian military operations since the conflict's initiation.

What role did Ukrainian drones play against Russian airbases in 2025?

Ukrainian drones played a pivotal role in 2025, launching targeted strikes on Russian airbases such as Savyasleka and Saky. These operations aimed to disrupt Russian military operations by damaging infrastructure and destroying aircraft, showcasing Ukraine's strategic drone warfare capabilities.

What defensive measures has Russia taken for its aerodromes?

Russia has implemented defensive measures at its aerodromes, including fortifying airfields like Primorsko-Akhtarsk. These efforts are designed to mitigate the impact of Ukrainian drone attacks and protect strategic military assets critical to Russian operations in the conflict.

How have drone strikes affected military airfield operations in Russia?

Drone strikes have significantly impacted Russian military airfield operations, leading to disruptions and damage. Strikes on airfields such as Engels and Savasleyka have destroyed critical infrastructure and aircraft, challenging Russia's air operational capabilities within the conflict zones.

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air raid alert in Saratov Resident of Saratov expresses her dissatisfaction with course of "SMO" to sound of air raid sirens: "When will this all end? I’m already tired of it". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a resident of Saratov, Russia, listening to air raid alarms at night. 6 503 10 Previously in trend: Striking Russia

sof Three hellish months for Russians: over summer, SOF struck 7 oil refineries, 3 airfields, and 2 factories on Russian territory. VIDEO During the three summer months of 2025, the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck 7 refineries, three airfields, and 2 factories in Russia. 1 965 23 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia Strike on Russian airfield Strikes on Russian logistics

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Ukrainian drones attacked the Rostov region UAVs attacked Rostov region: fire near airfield. VIDEO On the night of 8 August, drones attacked the Rostov region. Locals reported explosions in two districts of the region. 6 000 15 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

SSU drones hit five Russian fighter jets at the Saki airfield SSU drones strike 5 Russian fighter jets at Saky airfield, one completely destroyed The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) conducted a new special operation at the Saky airfield in Russia, damaging five Russian fighter jets with drones, one of which was completely destroyed. 15 789 66 Previously in trend: SSU special operation

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Aircraft hit in Savasleyka Russian aircraft, probably MiG-31 and Su-30/34, were hit at Savasleyka airfield, - General Staff On the night of 9 June, units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, struck the "Savasleyka" airfield in the Nizhny Novgorod region of the Russian Federation. 12 886 27 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft

Ukrainian drones attacked a number of regions in Russia Russians claim attack on military airfields: explosions heard in the Savasleyka and Buturlinovka areas On the night of Monday, 9 June, residents of the Voronezh, Tambov and Nizhny Novgorod regions of the Russian Federation heard explosions amid a UAV attack. 5 937 7 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

Explosion at an airfield in Bryansk Local channel reports powerful explosion in area of Bryansk airfield A powerful explosion was heard near the airfield in Russia’s Bryansk on the night of June 6. A local Telegram channel claims it was a Ukrainian Armed Forces attack. 10 711 38 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Russian positions

UAVs attacked Millerovo airfield Russians claim attack on Millerovo airfield in Rostov region On the night of 5 June, explosions were heard in the Rostov region. Local residents claim that drones attacked the Millerovo military airfield. 8 906 16 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Strike on Russian airfield

SSU Operation Spider’s Web: Russians downplay scale of aircraft losses Russia tries to downplay scale of strategic aviation losses after SSU’s ’Pavutyna’ operation. SATELLITE IMAGES Russia is attempting to downplay the scale of its strategic aircraft losses following Ukraine’s SSU-led "Pavutyna" (Spider's web) operation, during which 41 planes were reportedly hit. 5 438 13 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU Operation Pavutyna

Consequences of the strike on the Belaya airbase in the Irkutsk region of the Russian Federation Operation "Spider Web": four Tu-22 and three Tu-95 aircraft destroyed at Russian airbase "Belaya". SATELLITE IMAGES The network showed the consequences of Ukrainian drones hitting the Russian airbase Belaya in the Irkutsk region of Russia as part of the SSU's Pavetina special operation. Strategic bombers were destroyed. 8 577 65 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU Operation Pavutyna

Operation Spider Web: Ukraine secretly prepared strikes against Russia from the US Ukraine secretly prepared Operation Spider Web, knowing US would oppose it - NYT Ukraine was secretly preparing a series of strikes on Russian air bases as part of the operation called "Spider Web" because it knew that Washington would object to it. 8 949 82 Previously in trend: SSU Operation Pavutyna

satellite image Consequences of "Pavutyna" Operation: satellite images of Russian airfield "Belaya" have been released. PHOTO Satellite images of Russia's "Belaya" airfield were posted online after a Ukrainian drone attack as part of the SSU's "Pavutyna" operation. 18 644 57 Previously in trend: SSU Operation Pavutyna

rf,а-50 Operation "Pavutyna": at least one A-50 aircraft destroyed at "Ivanovo" airbase. SATELLITE IMAGE A satellite image confirms the destruction of at least one long-range radar detection aircraft A-50 as a result of the SSU's Operation "Pavutyna". 11 728 29 Previously in trend: Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU Operation Pavutyna

occupied Crimea drone attack on airfield in Saky Flight of Ukrainian "Liutyi" UAV near "Saky" airfield in occupied Crimea. VIDEO A video was posted online showing a flight of a Ukrainian drone of the "Liutyi" type in the occupied Crimea. 11 020 17 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

SSU special operation Web Russians claim to have repelled "Kyiv regime’s terrorist attack" on airfields in 3 regions The Russian Ministry of Defense said it had allegedly repelled a "terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime" using FPV drones on military airfields in three of the five regions. 12 373 87 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Massive destruction of Russian aircraft SSU special operation

SSU attacks 4 Russian military airfields SSU strikes four Russian military airfields – sources Today, June 1, as part of a special operation, the SSU strikes four military airfields in Russia. 11 754 92 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Massive destruction of Russian aircraft

Drones attacked military airfield in Russia Russian military airfield "Severny" attacked by drones - Russian media Drones attacked "Severny" military airfield in the city of Ivanovo. The wreckage of the downed drones fell outside the airfield. 5 067 41 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Ukraine can reach any part of Crimea with missiles - NYT Drones target Sevastopol and military airfields in Crimea – Bratchuk In the early hours of May 2, a combined attack involving naval and aerial drones struck military facilities in Crimea, including tactical aviation airfields. 2 980 7 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

SSU detained GRU agent who had spied on Ukrainian airfields Prepared strikes on AFU airfields in western Ukraine: GRU agent detained, - SSU. PHOTOS SSU CI jointly with the National Police detained an agent of the Russian military intelligence (GRU), who was operating in Khmelnytskyi region. 7 673 21 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters spying in favor of Russia

Shaykovka airfield attacked by drones Unknown drones attacked Kaluga region of Russian Federation. Presumably, military airfield "Shaykovka". VIDEO The Russians said that on the night of 31 March, allegedly Ukrainian drones attacked the Kaluga region of the Russian Federation. 13 561 21 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Strikes on Engels airfield Attack on Engels airfield could have cost Russia at least $960 million - Forbes The attack of Ukrainian drones on the Engels airfield, which destroyed almost a hundred cruise missiles, could cost Russia at least $960 million. 8 424 28 Previously in trend: Strike on Russian airfield

Strikes on airfield in Engels Attack on airfield in Engels: enemy lost 96 air-launched cruise missiles, - General Staff According to updated information, as a result of a strike by the Ukrainian Defence Forces on the Russian Aerospace Forces' "Engels-2" airfield on 20 March 2025, the enemy lost 96 air-launched cruise missiles. In particular, as a result of secondary detonation. 7 478 30 Previously in trend: Strike on Russian airfield

Satellite images of the aftermath of the strike on Engels-2 airfield in the Saratov region of the Russian Federation British intelligence: Defense Forces’ strike on Engels is most successful in 2025 The significant losses suffered by Russian aviation after the strike on Engels airfield are likely to disrupt strike operations from the airfield in the short term. 6 442 10 Previously in trend: Strike on Russian airfield

Satellite images of the aftermath of the strike on Engels-2 airfield in the Saratov region of the Russian Federation Consequences of AFU’s strike on Engels-2 airfield in Saratov region of Russian Federation. SATELLITE IMAGES A satellite from the American aerospace company Maxar recorded the aftermath of the attack by the Defence Forces on the warehouses of the Engels-2 airfield of the Russian Strategic Aviation in Saratov region on the night of 20 March. 20 813 26 Previously in trend: Strike on Russian airfield

"Marinovka" airfield in Volgograd region of Russia was attacked by drones Russians claim attack on airfield in Volgograd region. VIDEO On the night of 21 March, Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked the "Marinovka" airfield in Volgograd region. 14 893 18 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

Strikes on airfield in Engels Strike on "Engels" airfield was carried out by SSU and SOF of AFU drones - General Staff On the night of 20 March, units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defence Forces, struck at the "Engels" airfield in the Saratov region of the Russian Federation. 13 406 63 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions Strike on Russian airfield

Traitor from Khmelnytskyi region Resident of Khmelnytskyi region, who spied on military airfields and prepared terrorist attacks in western Ukraine, is exposed - SSU. PHOTO The SSU detained another Russian military intelligence agent in the Khmelnytskyi region. He was spying on the airfields of the Defence Forces and preparing terrorist attacks near the shopping mall in western Ukraine. 5 016 12 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators Dissemination of information about the AFU

Engels Attack on Saratov region of Russia: airfield in Engels was hit. VIDEO On the night of 11 February, in addition to the Saratov oil refinery, Ukrainian drones attacked the airfield in Engels. Local residents reported a series of loud explosions near the airfield. 13 271 6

fire Russians report drone attack on Primorsko-Akhtarsk; airfield burning, used by Russia to launch "Shaheds" against Ukraine. VIDEO On the evening of Wednesday, 5 February, explosions were heard in Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Krasnodar Territory, Russia. The Russians claim a drone attack on the airfield from which Russia launched "Shaheds" against Ukraine. 11 537 17

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Baltimore airfield attacked by drones Unknown drones attack Baltimore airfield in Voronezh On 25 December, explosions were heard near the Russian Baltimore airfield in Voronezh. 5 940 5 Previously in trend: War

UAV attack on Rostov region of Russia on 23 December Drones attacked Rostov region of Russia again: explosions rang out near Millerovo airfield. PHOTO On the evening of 23 December, Russians complained of an attack by "unknown drones". Local residents heard explosions near the Millerovo airfield. 6 618 10 Previously in trend: War

An-72 explodes at airfield in Moscow region An-72 exploded at airfield near Moscow. It belonged to the Russian Navy - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO An An-72 military transport aircraft exploded at the "Ostafyevo" airfield in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation. 15 301 21

drone "Palianytsia" Taganrog aircraft factory attacked by Ukrainian missile-drone "Palianytsia" - Forbes Military facilities on the territory of Taganrog were attacked not only by American ATACMS missiles but also by Palyanytsia drone missiles. 19 932 36

15 листопада дрони атакували аеродром "Кримськ" у Росії Drones attacked "Krymsk" military airfield in Krasnodar Krai, RF. VIDEO On the night of 15 November, drones attacked "Krymsk" military airfield in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation. 16 174 12 Previously in trend: War

Зрадників, які готували ракетні удари по аеродрому на Прикарпатті, засудили до 13 років тюрми SSU: Russian agents who launched missiles at Ivano-Frankivsk region airfield on February 24, 2022, sentenced to 13 years Three Russian agents who launched missiles at an airfield in the Ivano-Frankivsk region on February 24, 2022, were sentenced to 13 years in prison with confiscation of property. 6 050 23 Previously in trend: War

запуск українського бпла дальньої дії Бобер DIU releases footage of launch of "Beaver" long-range UAV and result of attack on airfield. VIDEO The DIU released footage of the launch of the Beaver long-range UAV and the aftermath of the attack resulting in a burning airfield.  22 016 48 Previously in trend: War

Атака на аеродром "Ханская": Що відомо "Khanskaya" airfield was attacked by drones of SSU, DIU and SOF. Airplanes and helicopters were based there - source The SSU, the DIU, and the SOF carried out a drone attack on the "Khanskaya" airfield, where Russian planes and helicopters were stationed. 6 558 10 Previously in trend: War

вибухи на аеродромі в Адигея Russians are watching explosions at military airfield near Maykop: "We have to get out of here, f#ck. It’s crazy! My whole body is shaking". VIDEO A video has been posted online showing several residents of the Russian city of Maykop watching explosions at a military airfield near the village of Khansk in the Republic of Adygea from their apartment windows. 15 707 26 Previously in trend: War

Адигея Khansk military airfield in Republic of Adygea is attacked by drones, explosions are heard. VIDEO On the night of 10 October, drones attacked a Russian military airfield near the village of Khansk in the Republic of Adygea. 20 997 21

російський аеродорм Борисоглебськ Satellite images of Borisoglebsk military airfield after Ukrainian drone strike. PHOTO The first satellite images of the Borisoglebsk military airfield in the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation have been released after a Ukrainian drone strike. 15 774 18 Previously in trend: War

Аеродром Енгельс Explosions were heard at Engels airfield. VIDEO Since the evening of 16 September, explosions have been heard in the Saratov region, near the Engels airport. 23 872 28

У Росії заявили про атаку дронів на аеродром Оленья In Murmansk region of Russian Federation, "Carpet" plan was introduced, allegedly due to attack by UAV on "Olenya" airfield The "Carpet" plan was introduced in two airports of the Murmansk region of the Russian Federation - Murmashi and Khibiny. Previously, due to the alleged threat of another drone attack. 2 578 18

Аеродром "Маринівка" у Волгоградській області РФ Ukrainian strike on airbase near Volgograd caused widespread damage to key infrastructure and equipment - British intelligence. PHOTO After the Ukrainian strike on the Marinovka airbase in the Volgograd region of the Russian Federation, large-scale destruction was recorded. 11 809 11

наслідки атаки на аеродром Маринівка в РФ Consequences of drone strike on "Marinovka" airfield in Volgograd region of RF. PHOTOS Photos of the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack on the Marinovka military airfield in the Volgograd region of Russia have appeared on social media. 16 715 35 Previously in trend: War

аеродром,маринівка Russian filmed fire at "Marinovka" airfield: "Everything is burning and exploding, f#ck! Airfield is f#cked! They f#cked it up!". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Russian filming a fire at the "Marinovka" military airfield in the Volgograd region of Russia. 25 081 82 Previously in trend: War

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