Ukrainian Air Forces successfully carried out an attack on a Russian drone base in Kursk, resulting in the destruction of nearly twenty operators and the destruction of key enemy infrastructure
In the morning of April 19, Ukrainian Air Force personnel executed a precise and timely strike on an facility used by Russian occupiers to launch unmanned aerial vehicles of various types in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this via their social media channels, emphasizing the significance of this operation for protecting Ukrainian skies and countering enemy aggression. According to official information, the enemy’s base, located near the settlement of Tyotkino, served as a strategic hub for the preparation and launch of attack drones, reconnaissance devices, and FPV (First Person View) drones for real-time viewing. Russian occupiers concentrated their resources here to conduct terrorist operations against Ukraine, creating a sort of drone command center. Following the precise strike by Ukrainian aviation, about 20 drone operators were destroyed, which sends a strong message to the enemy and demonstrates the strengthening of Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the informational and military sphere. During the operation, Ukrainian military forces used high-precision aircraft technology, allowing them to disrupt logistical chains and destroy the main drone operator depot in the area. The head of the operational unit emphasized: “Our strike is a significant response to Russia’s aggression, including Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. This once again shows that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are capable of swiftly and effectively responding to any provocation from the enemy and destroying its military targets. We will continue active efforts against elements of the occupiers’ military infrastructure because every war crime they commit will not go unpunished, and no enemy will feel safe.” Many experts and military analysts highlight that such strikes demonstrate a new level of military confrontation in the evolving geopolitical landscape, where even highly developed Russian drone launch infrastructure is no longer untouchable for Ukrainian forces. This suggests that the Ukrainian aviation can effectively counter and neutralize similar enemy targets in the future, helping to reduce attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure. Overall, Ukrainian military forces have regained their ability to destroy and dismantle the enemy’s logistical and command points, a crucial element for strategic deterrence of Russian aggression. This is another step toward strengthening the nation’s defense system and reaffirming Ukraine’s commitment to territorial integrity and the security of its citizens.