Drone Attack Ignites Fire at Russian Military Airfield

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Marinovka military airfield in Russia's Volgograd region ignited significant fires, with regional officials confirming the blaze caused by the unmanned aerial vehicles. Governor Andrei Bocharov stated that the attack resulted in a fire at a defense ministry facility, although he did not specify the extent of the damage. Videos circulating on social media captured explosions and thick smoke rising from the airfield, which is about 300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. This incident is part of Ukraine's intensified offensive, which includes targeting Russian airfields and infrastructure within Russian territory. Additionally, fires continue to rage at an oil depot in the Rostov region from a prior drone strike, complicating firefighting efforts. The Volgograd airport was temporarily closed due to safety concerns but has since resumed normal operations.