Lipetsk airfield. First satellite images show Ukrainian strike aftermath

Satellite images showing the aftermath of a nighttime strike by Ukrainian Defense Forces on a Russian airfield in the Lipetsk Oblast have emerged, revealing destroyed buildings and traces of fire. Radio Svoboda's Schemes project published the relevant photos from Planet Labs.

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The satellite images from August 9 show the consequences of Ukrainian strikes on the airfield near the Russian city of Lipetsk.

The pictures show a destroyed section of the airfield's premises (likely warehouses), and traces of fire can be seen on the airfield.

For comparison, photos before and after the August 9 strike are provided:

Additionally, craters are visible on the ground, which could have appeared as a result of Ukrainian weapon impacts:

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