Drones attacked the Millerovo airfield in Russia's Rostov region, which serves as a base for Russian frontline aviation supporting operations in eastern and southern Ukraine.
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The Millerovo airfield in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation is under attack, with shots and explosions
The airfield serves as a base for frontline aviation, which performs tasks to support Russian infantry operating in eastern and southern Ukraine
Russian air defense and mobile fire groups repelled the attack since 9 p.m. on Dec. 23
The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Millerovo military airfield in Russia’s Rostov region on Monday, Dec. 23.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Millerovo airbase in Russia, which primarily housed Su-25 attack aircraft
The airbase also had helicopters stationed there
Drones attacked the Rostov region near Millerovo airfield on the evening of December 23, causing explosions and fire from debris.
Russian media reported that a local Telegram channel stated debris caused a fire on one street and damaged the Miller Cossack Cadet Vocational College, leading to student evacuations.
The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that air defenses shot down nine drones, while Acting Governor Yury Slyusar stated eight drones were shot down in the Millerovo area with no casualties.
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