Posted on 08/09/2024 8:23:14 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
A fire erupted after Ukraine launched a barrage of drone strikes on a Russian military base in Lipetsk amid a major cross-border incursion, footage from social media showed.
Residents of four settlements near the Lipetsk airbase were reportedly being evacuated after the explosions as local authorities declared a state of emergency.
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A statement released by the Ukrainian military said: "Tonight, the Defense Forces of Ukraine attacked the Lipetsk airfield (Lipetsk region, Russia). During the attack, warehouses with guided aerial bombs and a number of other objects in the airport area were hit. Several ignition sources were recorded, a strong fire broke out, and multiple detonations were observed.
"It is known that Su-34, Su-35, and MiG-31 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces are based at the Lipetsk airfield. The results of the defeat are being clarified."
(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...
Irrational exuberance?
Ya gotta admit after nearing 3 years there’s something wrong with Russia. They can negotiate a ceasefire but it won’t mean anything unless Trump oversees everything. It might even mean giving some land back to Poland.
I’d say Kiev should bomb Belarus when it’s over.
Nonsense. This war was over more than two years ago. It has just been a mopping up process ever since. Or so I've heard.
Something to remember: When you invade a country, you don't get to whine when they invade yours back.
Newsweak. Not credible. Probably “file footage”.
Fighting the Communists in Russia but trying to get another Communist elected Vice President of the Estado Unidos-What the heck... playing both ends against the middle.
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