29 August 2023 at 23:42 Tass: Several military aircraft injured in drone attack on airport in western Russia The airport in Pskov in western Russia was attacked on Tuesday evening, and four military aircraft were damaged, reports the Russian news agency Tass. Pskov Governor Mikhail Vedernikov writes on Telegram that the Russian defense forces are working to repel a drone attack on the airport, Reuters reports. Videos in Russian media show explosions and smoke. Vedernikov has also posted a video where you can see a large fire. On the video, you can hear explosions and sirens. The Russian news agency Tass quotes the emergency services as saying that four Ilyushin II-76 transport aircraft were damaged in the attack. The airspace above the airport has been closed. The information has not been confirmed by independent sources. The airport is both military and civilian. The airport is located in Pskov Oblast, which borders Estonia, Latvia and Belarus. (NTB)
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