Fires detected at major Russian UAV launch site after reported attack
Drones reportedly attacked the Tsymbulova military complex, one of Russia’s largest bases for storing and launching strike UAVs, in Oryol Oblast overnight on Oct. 3, monitoring channels reported.
Overnight on October 3, drones reportedly attacked the Tsymbulova military complex, a significant base in Russia for storing and launching strike UAVs. Monitoring channels, including Telegram's Exilenova+ and NASA's FIRMS satellite system, reported multiple thermal anomalies near the facility. The extent of the damage remains unverified, and Ukrainian authorities have not officially confirmed the strike.
Tsymbulova is located near the village of Tsymbulova in Oryol Oblast and is crucial for Russia's long-range drone operations against Ukraine. The complex has expanded rapidly as Russia has ramped up drone production and usage. Prior to this attack, Ukraine had previously targeted the Tsymbulova base on September 21, causing fires in large drone storage facilities.
The attack reportedly damaged a specialized launch site for jet-powered strike drones, five launchers, and potentially two drone bunkers, two pre-launch storage facilities, and a Geran-5 launch site. Satellite imagery from August indicated the base had 16 launchers and over 100 drones ready for operations against Ukraine, with additional solar panels for continued operation during power outages.
Recent satellite analysis suggests Russia has further expanded the facility, now estimated to have 23 launchers for various drone types, 387 garages, and 26 underground storage facilities. Russia was also preparing four additional launchers for jet-powered drones and 83 more garages and underground shelters.
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