As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates, fierce aerial warfare is dominating the battlefield, particularly in the Donbas region. Recent reports indicate that Russian troops have made significant territorial gains, prompting Ukraine to retaliate with a series of aerial attacks targeting key Russian military assets. Notably, the Ukrainian Army has successfully conducted strikes against Russian command centers, military personnel, and critical equipment.
On Wednesday, a large-scale drone attack by Ukraine resulted in a massive explosion at an armory in Russia’s Tver region, with reports of an earthquake-sized blast. This incident led to the evacuation of a nearby town, and satellite imagery captured fire and smoke rising from the explosion site. NASA satellites detected intense heat signatures across a 14 square kilometer area, underscoring the attack’s severity.
However, the aerial offensive is not one-sided; Russian forces have also ramped up their assaults, hitting Ukraine’s military communications facilities and other high-priority targets. The Russian Defense Ministry claims their aircraft, drones, and missiles have successfully engaged Ukrainian radio communication centers and airfield infrastructures, although the specifics of the damage remain largely unverified. Explosions have been reported in major Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv and Kyiv, heightening fears of an escalating conflict.
