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CBC
05-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Ukraine says it struck an airbase in Russia amid Moscow's stepped-up drone barrage on Kyiv
Social Sharing Ukraine said Saturday it struck an airbase in Russia, which continued overnight to use hundreds of drones in its stepped-up bombing campaign — signalling a breakthrough isn't expected anytime soon in efforts to end the over three-year-old war. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said its forces struck the Borisoglebsk airbase in Russia's Voronezh region, describing it as the home base of Russia's Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM fighter jets. On Facebook, the General Staff said it hit a depot containing glide bombs, a training aircraft and "possibly other aircraft." Russian officials did not immediately comment on the attack. The attacks on Russian airbases aim to dent the country's military capability and demonstrate Ukraine's capability to hit high-value targets. Last month, Ukraine said its surprise drone attack destroyed more than 40 Russian planes that were stationed at several airfields deep in Russia's territory. Russia fired 322 drones and decoys into Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's air force said. Of these, 157 were shot down and 135 were lost, likely because they were electronically jammed. WATCH | Russia launches its largest aerial assault on Ukraine: Russia strikes Ukraine with largest aerial attack of the war 11 hours ago Duration 2:18 According to Ukraine's air force, the western Khmelnytskyi region was the main target of Russia's attack. No damage, injuries or deaths had been reported, regional Gov. Serhii Tyurin said Saturday. Russia has been stepping up its long-range attacks. Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight and into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. On Saturday, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the number of people killed in the assault had increased to two. A further 31 people were wounded. The latest attacks come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a "very important and productive" phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday. The two discussed how Ukrainian air defences might be strengthened, possible joint weapons production between the U.S. and Ukraine, and broader U.S.-led efforts to end the war with Russia, according to a statement from Zelenskyy. "We had a very good call, I think," Trump said. When asked about finding a way to end the fighting, he said: "I don't know. I can't tell you whether or not that's going to happen." WATCH | What would it take for Vladimir Putin to call off his war on Ukraine?: What Russia wants in order to end its war in Ukraine 10 hours ago Duration 10:32 As peace negotiations drag on, Russia continues to pound Ukraine with missiles and drones. CBC's Terence McKenna examines what it would take for Vladimir Putin to call off his war and why U.S. pressure doesn't seem to be working. The U.S. has paused some shipments of military aid to Ukraine, including crucial air defence missiles. Ukraine's main European backers are considering how they can help pick up the slack. Zelenskyy says plans are afoot to build up Ukraine's domestic arms industry, but scaling up will take time. Russia's Defence Ministry said it shot down 94 Ukrainian drones overnight and drones on Saturday morning. No casualties were reported, but local officials in the Saratov region said 25 apartments were damaged by Ukrainian drones in the city of Engels.
CBS News
05-07-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase, as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine
Trump administration says very little about Ukraine weapons pause Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war. Ukraine's military General Staff said Saturday that Ukrainian forces had struck the Borisoglebsk airbase in Russia's Voronezh region, describing it as the "home base" of Russia's Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM fighter jets. Writing on Facebook, the General Staff said it hit a depot containing glide bombs, a training aircraft and "possibly other aircraft." Russian officials did not immediately comment on the attack. Such attacks on Russian airbases aim to dent Russia's military capability and demonstrate Ukraine's capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. Last month, Ukraine said it destroyed more than 40 Russian planes stationed at several airfields deep in Russia's territory in a surprise drone attack. Russia fired 322 drones and decoys into Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Ukraine's air force said. Of these, 157 were shot down and 135 were lost, likely having been electronically jammed. In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian attack in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, July 5, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP) / AP According to the air force, Ukraine's western Khmelnytskyi region was the main target of the attack. Regional Gov. Serhii Tyurin said Saturday that no damage, injuries or deaths had been reported. Russia has been stepping up its long-range attacks on Ukraine. Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. On Saturday, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the number of people killed in the assault had increased to two. A further 26 people were wounded. The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a "very important and productive" phone call with President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed how Ukrainian air defenses might be strengthened, possible joint weapons production between the U.S. and Ukraine, and broader U.S-led efforts to end the war with Russia, according to a statement by Zelenksyy. People hide in a metro station, being used as a bomb shelter, during a Russian drones attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, early hours Saturday, July 5, 2025. Dan Bashakov / AP Asked Friday night by reporters about the call, Trump said, "We had a very good call, I think." When asked about finding a way to end the fighting, Trump said: "I don't know. I can't tell you whether or not that's going to happen." Mr. Trump also spoke with Putin on Thursday. He told reporters he was "very disappointed" by the conversation and "didn't make any progress" with the Russian president. The Kremlin said the call lasted for about an hour. Mr. Trump told reporters Friday that he believes Putin is worried about the United States' sanctions on Russia. The U.S. has paused some shipments of military aid to Ukraine, including crucial air defense missiles. Ukraine's main European backers are considering how they can help pick up the slack. Zelenskyy says plans are afoot to build up Ukraine's domestic arms industry, but scaling up will take time. Russia's Defense Ministry said it shot down 94 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday, along with 12 further drones on Saturday morning. No casualties were reported.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Russia sent hundreds of drones into Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine said it struck a Russian airbase on Saturday, while Russia continued to pound Ukraine with hundreds of drones overnight as part of a stepped-up bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the more than 3-year-old war. Ukraine's military General Staff said Saturday that Ukrainian forces had struck the Borisoglebsk airbase in Russia's Voronezh region, describing it as the 'home base' of Russia's Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM fighter jets. Writing on Facebook, the General Staff said it hit a depot containing glide bombs, a training aircraft and 'possibly other aircraft." Russian officials did not immediately comment on the attack. Such attacks on Russian airbases aim to dent Russia's military capability and demonstrate Ukraine's capability to hit high-value targets in Russia. Last month, Ukraine said it destroyed more than 40 Russian planes stationed at several airfields deep in Russia's territory in a surprise drone attack. Russia fired 322 drones and decoys into Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Ukraine's air force said. Of these, 157 were shot down and 135 were lost, likely having been electronically jammed. According to the air force, Ukraine's western Khmelnytskyi region was the main target of the attack. Regional Gov. Serhii Tyurin said Saturday that no damage, injuries or deaths had been reported. Russia has been stepping up its long-range attacks on Ukraine. Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. On Saturday, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the number of people killed in the assault had increased to two. A further 26 people were wounded. The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a 'very important and productive' phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two leaders discussed how Ukrainian air defenses might be strengthened, possible joint weapons production between the U.S. and Ukraine, and broader U.S-led efforts to end the war with Russia, according to a statement by Zelenksyy. Asked Friday night by reporters about the call, Trump said, 'We had a very good call, I think.' When asked about finding a way to end the fighting, Trump said: 'I don't know. I can't tell you whether or not that's going to happen.' The U.S. has paused some shipments of military aid to Ukraine, including crucial air defense missiles. Ukraine's main European backers are considering how they can help pick up the slack. Zelenskyy says plans are afoot to build up Ukraine's domestic arms industry, but scaling up will take time. Russia's Defense Ministry said it shot down 94 Ukrainian drones overnight into Saturday, along with 12 further drones on Saturday morning. No casualties were reported.
Washington Post
01-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Ukraine attacks Russian targets in far-reaching drone strikes
Ukraine's security services launched a drone attack that reached deep inside Russia, including into Siberia, officials in both countries said Sunday, in one of the most penetrating assaults of Russian airspace by Ukrainian forces since the war began. According to a Ukrainian intelligence official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the topic, Kyiv conducted a 'special operation' that destroyed 41 'Russian strategic aircraft' stationed at four airfields. The official said drones were concealed inside trucks and beneath the roofs of houses, which were remotely opened, allowing the drones to fly up and attack their targets. The Washington Post could not independently verify the claims.
