Explainer | Ukraine war: Drone attacks oil tank at Russian airbase

A Ukrainian drone has been used to attack an airfield in the Russian border region of Kursk, according to its governor.
The strike early Tuesday ignited an oil reservoir.
Russia's defence ministry accused Ukraine of two attacks on Monday.
Moscow says three servicemen were killed.
Kyiv is yet to comment on the strikes.

Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos explains.


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[ERSCAUS]

@2:00. Nonsense. Ukraine has been forthcoming in its commitment NOT to use foreign supplied weapons outside of its borders. The gloves come of, however, when Ukraine makes their own capable weapons that can be used in offensive situations.

[vladimirpustovit]

*It was russian military airbase from which military planes were launched that shelled ukrainian cities and civilians with missles.*

[zoomeraygun]

Putin cant bring it to Nato, so stop worrying and let Ukraine take Putin down permanently.

[donbabilio]

Where is the Russian military super power lol?

[gl]

People forget that it was Ukraine that was making weapons for Russia so yes they have the skill Russia should have figured that out there's an old saying never attack the person that makes your swords and Spears they might use it on you

[Langhammar]

From Sweden, Gotland, Visby; Three attacks in two days have occurred against military bases deep inside Russia - Glory to the heroes who carried out the attacks and attacks to come! Glory to Ukraine!

[michaelyun]

Any military target is fair game. Heck Putin is hitting civilian target and that's a no no even in war time.

[RAWGRIP]

Don't stop Ukraine keep on going!... Go..

[maghambor]

It was merely a special combustion operation, or maybe orcs smoking in places they shouldn't.

[harryseldom]

"Someone" destroying these planes a couple of hours before launch in bases so deep into ruzzian soil...ouch...and remember "smoking is bad for you"...

[kabbythedog]

Yes yes we must make sure this war goes on a long time…. No escalations please

[jameslyddall]

Well done Ukraine surely this will upset the Putin bots in the comment section

[mweronebart]

When the hunter being hunted ""then just know there a problem within the bush"" I never knew Rassia could feel hurt like that yet it has been doing it on the other side with joy!!!! Only God can manage wars!!!

[RHINOTEJAS]

Hahahahahaha 😂😂😂😂 so much for the awesome Russian air defense . WASF …. On May 28, 1987 a Cessna 172 landed in Red Square Moscow …. Russia likes to boast but they ain’t 💩😂😂😂😂😂😂

[kalimullahrauf]

Y ez dat evry runawayz R refuged to uze by Here..

[csg-cutesmilegooner]

Finally the Ukrainians are hitting mother russia well done 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[a.joegevara]

So Russia attacked Ukraine, and then condemns Ukraine for fighting back, okay gotcha...

[johnfrancis]

Oh, Putin, do you want some cheese with that whining

[anasevi]

LMAO 'STRATEGIC!" enjoy your fate Doha.

[zoom]

This attack seems dodgy, it's hard for drones to travel 500 km undetected passing though many radar stations, Ukraine might be levelled very soon.