At approx. 07:00 UTC+3 a fire was reported at the airfield in #Kursk [#курск ] where a suspected - and later reported - drone attack occurred.
This comes less than 24 hours after suspected drone attacks on Engels and Diaghilev airbases.
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This comes less than 24 hours after suspected drone attacks on Engels and Diaghilev airbases.
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The Governor of Kursk, Roman Starovoit, does report that the fire is the result of an #UAV attack, on airbase oil/fuel infrastructure specifically, and that the fire is localized.
s: t.me/gubernator_46/…
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The fire location is consistent with fuel tanks and pumping infrastructure in the northeastern quadrant of the airbase.
The specific source involved (infrastructure) of the fire is unclear.
IVO: 51.752013 N, 36.306151 E
s: t.me/kurskadm/40868
s: t.me/opersvodki/114…
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The specific source involved (infrastructure) of the fire is unclear.
IVO: 51.752013 N, 36.306151 E
s: t.me/kurskadm/40868
s: t.me/opersvodki/114…
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Interestingly, reactions among the Russian public are what would be expected: exasperation.
Earlier suspected drone attacks at Engels and Diaghilev, as well as other long-range attacks, leave them expressing curiosity, disappointment, and rage.
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Earlier suspected drone attacks at Engels and Diaghilev, as well as other long-range attacks, leave them expressing curiosity, disappointment, and rage.
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Notably, the comments quickly turn to sourcing blame, with upper Russian political and military leadership aimed at first.
Note: this is a minimal sample of reactions, but among the first responding to the event.
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Note: this is a minimal sample of reactions, but among the first responding to the event.
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Translation notes:
Zadolbali [Скучающий]: one who easily irritates you, gets on your nerves.
Observation on this event and its outcomes will continue.
s: t.me/kurskadm/40869
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Zadolbali [Скучающий]: one who easily irritates you, gets on your nerves.
Observation on this event and its outcomes will continue.
s: t.me/kurskadm/40869
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The reported UAV attack is having an immediate affect on the perception of safety in Kursk.
Gov. Roman Starovoit declares an extension of "yellow" terrorist threat level.
s: t.me/kurskadm/40870
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Gov. Roman Starovoit declares an extension of "yellow" terrorist threat level.
s: t.me/kurskadm/40870
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The "yellow" threat level is mid-level of a three-tiered system, where "red" is 'critical' (highest).
"Yellow" equates to increased security patrols, military and police checkpoints, and intelligence apparatus presence.
Their effect on air-based threats is likely minimal.
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"Yellow" equates to increased security patrols, military and police checkpoints, and intelligence apparatus presence.
Their effect on air-based threats is likely minimal.
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For reference on the severity of the fire, there is a claim that fire-trains have been dispatched.
Note: there is a rail line accessing the airbase to the north, but fire-trains are likely involved to deliver foam in large quantities.
s: t.me/kurskadm/40871
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Note: there is a rail line accessing the airbase to the north, but fire-trains are likely involved to deliver foam in large quantities.
s: t.me/kurskadm/40871
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Fire Location confirmed at northern end of airbase affecting 1 to 2 vertical tanks and nearby pumping infrastructure.
s: t.me/Tsaplienko/221…
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s: t.me/Tsaplienko/221…
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Impacts of the attacks on airfield(s) are taken seriously. Specifically, diminishing returns from Russian missile strikes, and an increase in Ukraine's capacity to strike long-distance targets within Russia.
This concludes observation of th event.
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This concludes observation of th event.
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