Drones Strike Russian Military Airbase in Astrakhan
Attack triggers explosions and fires at combat aircraft test center and ammo depots
Long-range drones struck the Akhtubinsk military airfield in Russia's Astrakhan region during the early hours of Sunday, November 15. The attack caused at least 30 explosions and significant fires in aircraft parking areas and ammunition storage facilities.
The regional governor, Igor Babushkin, stated that air defenses shot down 31 drones in the northern part of the territory. Footage released by open-source intelligence analysts shows flashes consistent with the detonation of weaponry at critical base infrastructure.
The Akhtubinsk base houses the 929th State Flight Test Center of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The site serves as the country's primary facility for evaluating advanced aircraft and experimental aerospace systems, while also acting as a hub for Su-34 fighter jets that deploy guided bombs.
The incident occurred in coordination with drone strikes in other Russian regions, including an offensive against the Nizhnekamskneftekhim petrochemical complex in Tatarstan. The local mayor confirmed damage to the industrial zone following the impact of the unmanned aerial devices.
This airfield had been targeted in previous strikes, including an operation in June 2024 that damaged a Su-57 stealth fighter. The base's strategic location, situated about 650 kilometers from the front line, highlights the impact of long-range operations in the conflict.
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