9, causing significant material damage. This attack comes amidst a tense situation in Russia’s Kursk region, where a large Ukrainian ground incursion has entered its fourth day. Acting regional governor Alexey Smirnov described the situation as difficult, with thousands of residents evacuated and a system of assistance set up for internally displaced persons. Russian forces have repelled Ukrainian attempts to seize key locations, but the region remains in a state of emergency due to continued infiltration by enemy forces. The conflict has resulted in casualties on both sides, with significant losses reported by Ukraine. The situation is further complicated by the use of U.S.-supplied weapons by Ukraine, which has been allowed to respond to attacks near the Russian border. The ongoing conflict has raised concerns about the escalation of hostilities and the potential impact on negotiations between the two countries.
Ukrainian military officials reported that an attack on an airbase resulted in damage to munitions stockpiles and set off a series of large explosions. According to a social-media post, a large fire broke out at the airbase, and multiple detonations were observed. The military claimed that the targeted airbase typically houses Russian Su-34, Su-35, and MiG-31 warplanes.
Russia’s defense ministry stated that as many as 75 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions of Russia, with 19 of them in the skies over Lipetsk. The Epoch Times was unable to independently verify the defense ministry’s claims.
Reuters and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
