A satellite image of Kushchyovskaya airbase in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. Several military aircraft can be seen lined up, as well as what appear to be scorch marks on the tarmac. Date marked only as 2024.
A 2024 satellite image of Kushchyovskaya airbase in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, used for illustration purposes. Exact date unclear.
  • Ukraine launched a drone strike on a key Russian air base on Saturday, sources say.
  • Ukraine says many of Russia's devastating glide bombs are launched from planes at Kushchyovskaya air base.
  • The bombs have become a central feature of Russian attacks, notably on Chasiv Yar and Avdiivka.

Ukraine says it launched strikes on a key air base with a view to thwarting Russia's devastating glide bombs, according to Sky News.