Surveillance camera shows drone attack on Russia’s military airfield

STORY: A surveillance camera recorded this explosion in Russia – hundreds of kilometers from the Ukrainian border. The cause of the explosion at the main base of Moscow’s long-range bombers is said to have been a drone, presumably from Ukraine. Three soldiers are said to have been killed by debris from the downed drone. Russia did not want to confirm reports of destroyed planes. Ukraine also did not comment on the incident. It could be the latest in a row, revealing gaps in Russia’s air defenses. The same base had already been attacked by a suspected drone three weeks ago. Kyiv claims that bombers are stationed there and have attacked Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. At a meeting with representatives of former Soviet states, Russian President Vladimir Putin did not discuss the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the situation at the front was “difficult and painful” – including in Bakhmut. Putin said he was open to talks about Ukraine. However, there were no signs of moving away from Moscow’s demands. For its part, Kyiv says it will fight until Russia withdraws. Tens of thousands have died in regions devastated by Russia, thousands of soldiers have been killed on both sides. Since October, Russia has been targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with drones and missiles. According to Moscow, the goal is to weaken Kiev’s fighting power. According to the government in Kyiv, the attacks had no military purpose, but were aimed at weakening the civilian population before the onset of winter.