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Airbases Deep Inside Russia Rocked By Explosions; New Wave Of Airstrikes Pummel Ukraine​

BY TYLER DURDEN
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MONDAY, DEC 05, 2022 - 09:45 AM

Monday saw another major escalation in the Ukraine war as Russian media reported that explosions rocked two air bases in Russia, suggesting Ukrainian forces could be seeking to launch missiles deep into Russian territory, though the exact cause or type of weapon behind the explosions are unknown. It could also possibly be another "sabotage attack" such that was previously seen in the Crimea.

One of the Russian bases struck reportedly hosts nuclear-capable strategic bombers being utilized in airstrikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The Associated Press details in the aftermath of the blasts, "Russian state RIA Novosti news agency said three servicemen were killed and six others injured, and a plane was damaged, early Monday when a fuel truck exploded at an air base in Ryazan, in western Russia."

The report underscored that "The base houses long-range flight tankers that serve to refuel bombers in the air." The other base that was hit is being identified as in the Saratov region. The Saratov base lies some 600 kilometers east of Ukraine, so both the bases are relatively deep inside Russian territory.

Moscow meanwhile has taken quick, decisive action - once again launching a barrage of major airstrikes on Ukrainian cities, targeting particularly energy infrastructure as part of the stated purpose of degrading Ukraine's power supply going into winter. For days Ukrainian officials have been warning the population to brace for new major attacks.

Air raid alert sirens sounded Monday across the country. "The enemy is again attacking the territory of Ukraine with missiles!" Kyrylo Tymoshenko, an official with the Ukrainian president's office, wrote on Telegram.
According to more from the AP:

Media reports referred to explosions in several parts of the country, including the cities of Odesa, Cherkasy and Kryvyi Rih. In Odesa, the local water supply company said a missile strike cut power to pumping stations, leaving the entire city without water.
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Civilians are sheltering in underground places like metro stations, especially in the populous Ukrainian capital...

Ukraine has so far counted a handful of deaths from Monday's fresh round of Russian strikes. It's expected that power and water access in many parts will be impacted more severely given most estimates have already put the national energy grid at 40% disabled.

⚠️ Confirmed: Metrics show that #Ukraine's connectivity has been impacted in multiple regions amid new Russian missile attacks on Monday morning, with authorities also implementing emergency shutdowns to relieve the grid

Background: Internet disruptions registered as Russia moves in on Ukraine - NetBlocks pic.twitter.com/K1wr5x18Ju
— NetBlocks (@netblocks) December 5, 2022
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"Zelenskyy’s office said three rocket strikes hit the president’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih in south-central Ukraine, killing a factory worker and injuring three others," the AP continues. "In the northeastern region of Kharkiv, a person was killed in strikes by S-300 missiles on civilian infrastructure in the town of Kupyansk, it said."

The two Russian airbases rocked by explosions on Monday were deep inside the country, suggesting the possibility of either a long-range Ukrainian strikes or also a sabotage operation on the ground...

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And further there are emerging reports that a downed rocket has been found just long the border with Moldova, suggesting like the last wave of attacks Russia is targeting ever further West in Ukraine. Likely as a result Ukraine forces will try to continue hitting targets inside Russia, also as their capability grows given they have been supplied with ever-longer range rockets from the US and NATO countries.

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The first Russian wave left with over 100 missiles: Odessa was razed to the ground – Ukraine without water and electricity (video)​

Anti-aircraft alarm throughout the country​

05/12/2022 - 18:52
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The first Russian wave left with over 100 missiles: Odessa was razed to the ground – Ukraine without water and electricity (video)

Russia launched the first wave with over 100 missiles fired at targets throughout Ukraine's territory. The sirens of the anti-aircraft alarm sounded in Kiev and throughout Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Air Force Command reported that 38 Kh-101/Kh-555 missiles were launched by 8 Tu-95MS strategic bombers, 22 Kalibr, 3 Kh-22 missiles by Tu-22M3 strategic bombers while Su-35S fighters launched Kh-31P and 6 Kh-59 missiles.

"The missiles have been launched," said Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuryi Ichnat.

"Do not ignore the alarm," urged the head of services of Ukraine's presidency, Andriy Yermak.
Russian troops continue to strike at Ukraine's military-energy structure. The Russians hit targets in the Kirovograd, Odessa, Zaporizhye and Vinnitsa regions, as well as in the Lozovsky and Volchansky districts of the Kharkov region.

A number of important installations were affected, in particular, the station, CHPP-2, electrical substations and other targets.

There is no current in the Kharkov region, in Zhytomyr and Odessa, residents of Nikolaev and the Sumy region are in the dark. In Zaporozhye, Odessa, Sumy and Zhytomyr there are interruptions in water supply.

In Odessa, traffic jams and queues at gas stations are multiplying. There was real panic in the city. In Zaporizhye, one of the missile attacks of the RF Armed Forces hit a high-voltage equipment factory.
In summary, targets were hit in:
— Kirovograd
— Odessa— Zaporizhye
— Vinnitsa

— Kharkov (Lozovsky and Volchansky regions)
Blackouts exist in the following areas:
— Sumy
— Nikolaev
— Kharkov (partial blackout)— Zhytomyr (partial blackout)— Odessa (partial blackout)

There is a water supply interruption in the areas of:
— Zaporizhye
— Zhytomyr
— Odessa
— Sumy

More than 100 missiles launched​

Russian bombers fired more than 100 missiles, launching a massive retaliatory strike.
Explosions occurred in Odessa, in the regions of Kirovograd, Zaporozhye, Cherkasy, Vinnitsa, Kiev, Nikolaev

Interruptions in the supply of electricity are recorded in Kiev, Odessa and Moldova.

The Sumy area is also without electricity.

Ukrenergo reported that missiles hit critical infrastructure facilities in Odessa and Krivoy Rog.

In Odessa, all pumping stations and backup lines have been turned off, there is no water supply everywhere in the city, the Infoksvodokanal company said. The city council announced the suspension of public transport.

Ukrainian Railways reported train delays due to power outages.


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CaryC

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northern watch said:
is Moscow off the target list? If not is Wahington on Russia's target list?
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In my mind with the hit on the Russian airport, if it's determined to be missiles, which they should know by now, is how will Moscow respond. And they will. Give them time.

I don't think it will be nukes, or attacking western NATO triggering Art. 5, so the only other thing is economic and taking out the transportation hubs in Ukraine.

If Ukraine is going to be a proxy, then they will die for it.
 
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Russian Ministry of Defense: Kyiv authorities attempted to launch drone strikes against two airports in Ryazan and Saratov provinces.The Russian Ministry of Defense announces the interception by air defense means of Ukrainian drones that were flying at low altitude towards the regions of Ryazan and Saratov.
 
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Liveuamap
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Russian reporter Kots thinks Ukraine used old soviet "Strizh Tu-141" drone. If so - Russian air defense systems are even worse, than previously thought



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The Russian Defence Ministry claims that Ukraine's attacks on Russian airfields produced "minor damage to the hull armour of the two airplanes"

By claiming damage is minor, the Kremlin pushes back against criticism of improper storage of its aircraft
 
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Samuel Ramani
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Russian Telegram channels are cautious about overtly blaming Ukraine for the attacks on 2 Russian airfields

This post from Oleg Tsaryov claims the strikes are even more severe than the Crimea bridge attack but also says the culprit is unknown. Much like after the Moskva sinking, Russian propagandists want to downplay the power of domestic Ukrainian weapons

The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that Ukraine attacked both airfields with Soviet-made UAVs. Interesting to see hawks like Tsaryov still not explicitly blame Ukraine even after the Kremlin did so.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1599828204599975936
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announces the interception by air defense means of Ukrainian drones that were flying at low altitude towards the regions of Ryazan and Saratov.

Russia admitting Ukraine hit those 2 bases with drones is surprising to me. Putin has some real problems now. Ukraine can hit long distance targets now.

It's a game changer, Ukraine knew what would happen and had 0 ****s to give.
 
von Koehler

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Considering the extant of Russian losses the rational course would be be to retreat back to pre-invasion borders.
 
von Koehler

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Red Baron said:
Gepard = Cheetah

Not since WWII have German armored vehicles been fighting the Russian military on the open expanses of Ukraine.

Everything old, is new again.
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Ukrainian Gepard Shoot Down Cruise Missile

View: https://youtu.be/mF_Upn9rmjU
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I am tempted to call it "The Continuation War, part 2" but suspect most wouldn't understand the reference.

Seriously, some Russian tactics haven't changed since WWII. Right now, Putin is trading lives for time.
 
onetimer

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So was his bluff called or do these 2 strikes not fall under the "In the event of a threat to the territorial integrity of our country and to defend Russia and our people" statement? I have to imagine the humiliation factor alone will illicit a new and different response if at all possible.

“I would like to remind those who make such statements regarding Russia that our country has different types of weapons as well, and some of them are more modern than the weapons NATO countries have. In the event of a threat to the territorial integrity of our country and to defend Russia and our people, we will certainly make use of all weapon systems available to us. This is not a bluff.

The citizens of Russia can rest assured that the territorial integrity of our Motherland, our independence and freedom will be defended – I repeat – by all the systems available to us. Those who are using nuclear blackmail against us should know that the wind rose can turn around.” -Putin statement from his address to the nation 9-21-22
 
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onetimer said:
So was his bluff called or do these 2 strikes not fall under the "In the event of a threat to the territorial integrity of our country and to defend Russia and our people" statement? I have to imagine the humiliation factor alone will illicit a new and different response if at all possible.

“I would like to remind those who make such statements regarding Russia that our country has different types of weapons as well, and some of them are more modern than the weapons NATO countries have. In the event of a threat to the territorial integrity of our country and to defend Russia and our people, we will certainly make use of all weapon systems available to us. This is not a bluff.

The citizens of Russia can rest assured that the territorial integrity of our Motherland, our independence and freedom will be defended – I repeat – by all the systems available to us. Those who are using nuclear blackmail against us should know that the wind rose can turn around.” -Putin statement from his address to the nation 9-21-22
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I think this is if NATO weapons are used on Russia. But he has had about as many red lines as Obama.
 
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