Ukraine said it attacked Russia's air base on Saturday, while Russia continued to slam the Ukraine with hundreds of drones as part of a strengthening of the explosive bombing campaign, which went all out to end the war for more than three years.
Ukrainian military personnel said Ukrainian troops attacked the Borisoglebsk air base in the Voronezh region of Russia, describing it as the base of the Russian SU-34, SU-35 and SU-30SM Fighter Jets.
The General Staff wrote on Facebook that it hit a warehouse with Glide bombs, training aircraft and “probably other aircraft.”
Russian officials did not immediately comment on the attack.
This attack on Russian air bases is intended to undermine Russia's military capabilities and demonstrate that Ukraine is capable of achieving Russia's high-value targets. Last month, Ukraine said it destroyed more than 40 Russian aircraft and was stationed in several airports deep in Russian territory, in a surprising drone attack.
Ukrainian air force said Russia sent 322 drones and baits to Ukraine until Saturday. Among them, 157 people were shot down, 135 people were lost, and may have been blocked by electronics.
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According to the Air Force, the Khmelnytskyi region in western Ukraine was the main target of the attack. Regional Governor Serhii Tyurin said on Saturday that no damage, injury or death has been reported.
Russia has been stepping up its long-term attack on Ukraine. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, waves of drones and missiles will be aimed overnight on Friday. Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Saturday that the number of people killed in the attack had increased to two. Another 31 people were injured.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump was “very important and effective”.
According to Zelenskyy's statement, the two leaders discussed how to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, possible joint weapons production between the United States and Ukraine, and the broader U.S.-led efforts to end the war with Russia.
“I think we have a good call,” Trump said when asked about the phone Friday night.
Asked about finding a way to end the fight, Trump said: “I don't know. I can't tell you if this will happen.”
The United States has stopped some military aid to Ukraine, including important air defense missiles. Major European supporters in Ukraine are considering how to help slack off. Zelenskyy said plans for Ukraine's domestic arms business are being formulated, but expanding the scale will take time.
The Russian Defense Ministry said it shot down 94 Ukrainian drones on Saturday and 30 more on Saturday morning. No casualties, but local officials in the Saratov region said Ukrainian drones in Engels damaged 25 apartments.
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