Ukraine Conducts Drone Strike on Russian Airfield

On August 22, Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on the Marinovka airfield in the Volgograd region of Russia, targeting warehouses storing guided bombs and fuel. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) executed the strike, resulting in multiple explosions and extensive damage to the facility, which has been used for bombing Ukrainian positions. Local reports described the aftermath as reminiscent of 'an apocalypse movie,' with black smoke and detonations continuing for hours. Ukrainian officials stated that this attack is part of a broader strategy to diminish Russia's air superiority by targeting critical infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukraine seized another village in Russia's Kursk region, highlighting its ongoing offensive operations. Meanwhile, Russia's defense ministry reported downing several Ukrainian drones in response to the attack.