Military airfield and military unit burned in Pskov
Date: 2023-08-30 Author: Кирило Загоруйко Categories: WORLD
Explosions sounded in the area of the Pskov airfield that night, a fire started on the spot.
This is reported by Russian Telegram channels with reference to local residents. In the published photos and videos, you can see a large-scale fire and puffs of black smoke. Local authorities have not yet commented on what is happening.
The Telegram channel of the Cheka-OGPU writes that several pillars of black smoke are rising from the airfield in the Kresty area.
Information is being updated...
Updated at 02:50: In Pskov, they announced that they had localized the fire. The network publishes a video with, allegedly, burning Il-76 aircraft.
Updated at 02:30: Pskov airport cancels all flights on 30 August. The governor said that, according to preliminary estimates, nothing serious happened.
Updated at 02:15: A fire is reported in the area of military unit 64044, a drone hit an arms depot. The territory of the unit and the airfield were cordoned off by OMON fighters, the Edelweiss plan was announced.
Updated at 02:00 am: Explosions continue to be heard at the Pskov airport, while the Russians are overtaking the surviving aircraft.
Updated at 01:00: Air defense and explosions reported over Pskov.
Updated at 00:43: Four Il-76 aircraft were damaged in Pskov after a drone attack on a military airfield, Russian emergency services report.
Updated at 00:38: The Russian Defense Ministry at the Pskov airport repels a drone attack, Governor Vedernikov said. According to preliminary information, there are no victims. The scale of destruction is specified.
Residents of the city say they heard explosions and gunfire. According to them, the city was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles. Ambulances are driving towards the airport. The author of one of the videos comments on what is happening: "Welcome to February 24, comrades."
The network publishes the moment of the explosion at the airport. It is reported that at least two Russian aircraft could have been destroyed. Now the fuel tank is on fire.
