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Russia is building hardened aircraft shelters at air bases located closest to Ukraine, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense revealed on July 29.
According to British intelligence, in response to Ukrainian drone attacks, Russia has launched a program to protect vulnerable aircraft at several air bases near the Russian-Ukrainian border. These air bases include Millerovo, Kursk Vostochny, and Gvardeyskoye.
Satellite images released by the ministry show 13 shelters at Millerovo, 12 at Kursk Vostochny and three at Gvardeyskoye, also known as Hvardiiske. The images were all dated between June 4 and 6, which means that the construction of the shelters have likely reached a more advanced stage by now.
The intelligence report specifies that the shelters being constructed there consist of dome-shaped roofs, thick blast-resistant doors, and are covered with earth for additional protection.
British intelligence explained that the construction of these shelters provides an added layer of protection for aircraft stationed at Russian air bases.
Click to see full-size image. (UK Ministry of Defense)
Click to see full-size image. (UK Ministry of Defense)
Click to see full-size image. (UK Ministry of Defense)
The UK’s interest in what Russia is doing with its own air bases is not surprising considering that British intelligence are suspected of directly aiding Ukrainian drone attacks, including Operation Spiderweb that targeted Russian strategic aviation assets last June.
The new shelters will completely protect Russia’s most vulnerable aircraft from Ukrainian drones, which lack the speed, mass and firepower to penetrate such fortifications. Thus, the frustration of London, one of the main backers of Kiev, is completely understandable.
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