Ukraine reported a strike on a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued its intense bombing campaign overnight. This escalation has further diminished hopes for a breakthrough in ending the ongoing conflict.
The Ukrainian military's General Staff stated that its forces targeted the Borisoglebsk airbase in Russia's Voronezh region. This base is reportedly a home for Russian Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM fighter jets. The General Staff indicated that a depot containing glide bombs, a training aircraft, and potentially other aircraft were hit. Russian officials have not yet commented on the attack. These types of strikes aim to weaken Russia's military capabilities and demonstrate Ukraine's ability to target high-value assets within Russia.
Russia launched a significant drone attack overnight into Saturday, firing 322 drones and decoys into Ukraine. The Ukrainian air force reported that 157 of these were shot down, while 135 were lost, likely due to electronic jamming. The Khmelnytskyi region in western Ukraine was the primary target, though no damage, injuries, or deaths were reported.
The recent attacks follow a pattern of increased long-range strikes by Russia. A large aerial assault, the most extensive since the war began, targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday. The mayor of Kyiv reported an increase in the death toll from that assault, with two fatalities and 26 injuries.
These developments occurred after a phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Zelenskyy, the leaders discussed strengthening Ukrainian air defenses, potential joint weapons production between the U.S. and Ukraine, and broader U.S.-led efforts to end the war. Trump described the call as "very good" but offered no specifics on ending the fighting. He also spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he was disappointed by the conversation and that no progress was made.
The U.S. has paused some military aid shipments to Ukraine, including vital air defense missiles. Ukraine's European allies are considering ways to fill the gap. Zelenskyy has also announced plans to develop Ukraine's domestic arms industry, though scaling up production will take time.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported shooting down 94 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday, along with an additional 12 drones on Saturday morning. No casualties were reported.
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