After entering winter, the overall situation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is still very serious. After Ukraine received military assistance from Western countries, its military strength has been significantly enhanced, and it has even launched attacks on Russia. According to the latest news, the Russian Ministry of Defense recently announced that Ukrainian drones launched an attack on the military airport in Saratov Oblast, Russia. However, the Russian Aerospace Forces used the air defense system to successfully prevent the attack. It is reported that a Ukrainian drone flew at low altitude and approached the local Engels Military Airport that day, but was shot down by the Russian air defense system in the process. The aircraft at the airport was not damaged, but three technical soldiers at the airport were killed by falling debris.
Ukraine has not yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force earlier stated that if Russia believes that the conflict will not affect people in Russia's rear and other places, then they have made a very serious mistake. Ukraine also stated that similar situations will become more frequent in the future. Analysts believe that the speech of the Ukrainian Air Force is implying that this action was carried out by Ukraine. Earlier, Ukraine had taken similar actions. Earlier this month, news came that Ukraine sent drones to enter Russia through low-altitude flights.
Two Russian military airports were subsequently attacked. Although the Russian air defense system quickly shot down the Ukrainian drone, the aircraft was damaged when the wreckage of the drone fell. At the same time, three Russian soldiers died in the process. Russian experts emphasized that Russia had launched large-scale bombings against Ukraine earlier, and air defense sirens were sounded throughout Ukraine. Ukraine may want to use this method to retaliate against Russia. This situation also means that Russia's air defense system has certain loopholes and has not been improved well. Experts believe that this Engels military airport has been attacked twice this month, and Russia has sounded the alarm on the issue of defense systems.
In fact, after Ukraine received military assistance from Western countries, its stance became increasingly tougher. Ukrainian President Zelensky earlier made a public speech in the U.S. Congress, claiming that Ukraine would never surrender. The military assistance provided by the United States and other countries is of great significance. In his speech, US Secretary of State Blinken also announced a military assistance plan worth US$1.85 billion to provide Ukraine with weapons and equipment such as "Patriot" anti-aircraft missiles. Earlier, some French congressmen expressed their opinion that Zelensky's change from protecting Ukraine as his goal to trying to destroy the entire Russia at the expense of the Ukrainian people is very dangerous.
Reference source for some information: Xinhuanet