At least four transport aircraft damaged in a drone strike in Pskov, Russia.
Moscow:
The Russian military repels an airport drone strike in western Russia’s Pskov city airport that damaged four transport planes, officials said early Wednesday.
“The Ministry of Defense repels a drone attack on Pskov airport,” wrote Pskov Governor Mikhail Vedernikov in the messaging app Telegram.
According to initial reports, no injuries were reported.
Citing emergency services, Tass news agency said four Il-76 transport aircraft, long the workhorse of the Russian army, had been damaged at the military airfield.
“Four Il-76 aircraft were damaged as a result of the drone strike. A fire broke out and two planes caught fire,” Tass reported.
Videos posted by Russian media showed thick black smoke rising over the airport. They cited reports from local residents who heard explosions and gunfire.
According to reports on Telegram channels, anti-aircraft systems were in action around the city, close to the borders of Latvia and Estonia.
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