Russia claims to strike Ukrainian military airports; Ukraine claims to shoot down a large number of drones.

Source: Global Times
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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 5th that in the past day, the Russian military struck 148 areas used by the Ukrainian armed forces, including military airfields, energy and fuel infrastructure, fixed-wing drone assembly workshops, and temporary deployment sites of the Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries. The Russian air defense forces shot down 5 guided aerial bombs and 293 fixed-wing drones.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on the 5th that the Ukrainian military launched strikes on 2 gathering areas of Russian personnel and equipment, as well as 1 command post, shooting down over 2000 drones. The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Zaluzhny, stated that since the end of January this year, the Ukrainian military has made progress in offensive operations in the direction of Oleksandriivka.

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
293 drones, 5 guided bombs, 2000 drones
Activity
Russian forces struck Ukrainian military airports and infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces claimed to have shot down over 2000 drones and attacked Russian troop concentrations.
Location
Ukraine
Unit
Russian Armed Forces, Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
5th of the month
Equipment
fixed-wing dronesguided bombs
Summary

Russian forces struck Ukrainian military airports and infrastructure on the 5th, while Ukrainian forces reported shooting down over 2000 drones and attacking Russian troop concentrations. The Russian military claimed to have downed 5 guided bombs and 293 drones during these operations. Ukrainian military operations have reportedly made progress in the Alexandrovsk direction since late January.

Key Facts
  • Russian forces targeted 148 military airports and infrastructure in Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian forces reported shooting down over 2000 drones.
  • Russian air defense downed 5 guided bombs and 293 drones.
  • Ukrainian forces attacked Russian troop concentrations and command posts.
  • Ukrainian military operations have made progress since late January.