On July 29, 2025, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence released an unclassified intelligence update revealing that Russia has begun constructing hardened aircraft shelters at airbases near the Ukrainian border. This development comes in response to the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian one-way attack unmanned aerial system (OWA UAS) strikes against Russian military infrastructure. The move marks a significant shift in Moscow’s approach to airbase protection and raises questions about future aerial warfare dynamics in the region, as reported by UK Defence Intelligence. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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| These facilities likely aim to accommodate high-value Russian Aerospace Forces assets such as Su-30SM and Su-34 fighter-bombers previously stationed in the region, and may serve as storage or staging areas for long-range munitions intended for strikes deep into Ukrainian territory (Picture source: U.K. MoD) |