Russian 3.8-ton missile attacks Ukraine's strategic Mirgorod airport

Air strikes on multiple strategic targets

The Russian Armed Forces carried out two missile strikes on a strategic military airfield near Mirgorod in the Poltava region. The explosion in the airfield area was reported by local media and later by the Ukrainian publication Strana. According to Kyiv sources, another Russian missile hit a target in Krivoy Rog, where a powerful explosion was followed by a bright flash. According to preliminary data, an Iskander missile was also used by the Russian military in the attack on the temporary deployment point of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Mirgorod Airport is an important military airport for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ukraine uses this airport to refuel strategic bombers. (Photo: AVP)

Iskander is a modern Russian missile. The Iskander-M missile weighs 3.8 tons and carries a 480kg high explosive fragmentation warhead. The special feature of this missile line is its ability to fly in an unconventional trajectory, making it difficult to intercept and the missile is controlled throughout the entire flight.

The Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile system is considered a powerful offensive weapon of the Russian Army. (Photo: Rian)

Shortly before the attack, an airstrike alert was issued for Poltava and five other regions of Ukraine. The Mirgorod air base, located near the city of the same name, serves the tactical aviation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Su-27 fighters are stationed there. The airfield is used for refueling and reloading Ukrainian bombers. The Russian military regularly carries out missile strikes against the facility.

According to AVP, the airport's infrastructure suffered significant damage after the latest attack. This was confirmed by local sources and Ukrainian media.

Intensify attacks to ensure momentum

On the front, the Russian army also stepped up attacks and in many places, Russian forces made positive progress.

On June 16, the AVP reported that the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it had taken control of the village of Zagornoye in the Zaporozhye region. This operation is part of the ongoing operation of the Russian military to ensure security and control over strategic areas.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the successful operation allowed the Russian military to establish control over Zagorny. This helped consolidate their positions and allowed the Russian military to continue carrying out offensive operations.

The Russian military is intensifying attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in order to create gaps to accelerate future advances. (Photo: AVP)

Russian troops have also made significant advances in Maksimilyanovka. Russian units have established physical control over some areas east of Shevchenko Street.

Currently, intense fighting is taking place in the Marinka-Ostroye area. The Russian army's 122 mm D-30 and 152 mm D-20 artillery units are trying to suppress Ukrainian positions. The military positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in this area are equipped with 120 mm MO-120RT-61 mortars and 105 mm M119A3 towed guns. The intensive attack on Ukrainian defenses is aimed at creating gaps for access to Maksimilyanovka.

The fierce fighting in this sector of the front shows the Russian army's determination to consolidate its positions to ensure further advances in the future.

The equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was cleverly camouflaged but was still detected by Russian reconnaissance aircraft and then attacked by Lancet suicide drones.

HOA AN (According to SF, AVP)

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