Marinovka Air Base in Volgograd Hit by Drones– Targetting Ammunition Storage
Video Summary
Ukraine carried out a large-scale drone strike on the Marinovka Airfield in the Vugahrad region, causing a significant fire and at least 12 explosions. The exact extent of the damage is not yet clear, but initial images suggest the strike hit the ammunition storage area, causing a massive fire and explosions. This is the third time in recent weeks that Ukraine has targeted ammunition storage facilities, following previous successful strikes that effectively “wiped off the map” similar targets.
The Marinovka Airbase is home to the 11th Composite Aviation Regiment, which operates Su-24 and Su-34 fighter jets. The Google Earth image of the base, taken in May 2022, shows the facility is 550 kilometers from Kharkiv. The strike was a long-range one, with the drones traveling a significant distance to reach their target. As satellite imagery becomes available, it is expected to show significant damage to the base, with a substantial blaze engulfing the ammunition storage area.