Satellites spot massive fires tearing through Russia's Dzhankoy airbase in Crimea
Satellite imagery revealed a massive fire engulfing Russia's Dzhankoy military airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea, monitoring channel Crimean Wind reported on Aug. 31.
Satellite images captured a colossal blaze engulfing Russia's Dzhankoy airbase, situated in Crimea that is currently under temporary Russian control, according to reporting by Crimean Wind on August 31. The fire ignited around midday on the previous day, August 30. Thermal anomalies and raging flames were observed at various spots including the vehicle park, fuel tanks, and a neighboring electrical substation.
Dzhankoy airfield, a major military base in northern Crimea, is frequently used by Russian forces. Open-source information suggests the location houses the 39th Helicopter Regiment from the 27th Composite Aviation Division, which operates Mi-8, Mi-35M, Mi-28, and Ka-52 attack helicopters, alongside assets of the FSB Border Guard Service.
On the same day, satellite detectors picked up a major fire at Hvardiyske airfield in the occupied Crimea, focusing on hangar buildings. The AFU General Staff later affirmed successful attacks on Russian bases close to Hvardiyske, aimed at eliminating storage and launch sites for one-way attack drones.
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