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17
August
2022

Russian invaders launch missile attack on military airfield in Zhytomyr region from Belarus – Air Command

KYIV. Aug 17 (Interfax-Ukraine) – On Tuesday afternoon, August 16, Russian troops launched a missile attack on a military airfield in Zhytomyr region from the territory of Belarus, Air Command Center said.

"This afternoon, August 16, Russian fighters raised planes from the territory of Belarus and, trying to disguise aviation activity as training flights, launched a missile attack with two X-59 guided air missiles, presumably from Su-34 fighter-bombers," the Air Command said on Facebook.

It is noted that as a result of the hit, the runway and several vehicles were damaged. The personnel were in hiding, so they were not injured.