The Ukrainian Armed Forces Struck The Russian "Akhtubinsk" Airfield In Astrakhan And The "Tsimbulova" Drone Port

• 15.11.2026, 15:59

The Ukrainian General Staff has revealed the details.

On the night of November 15, the Defense Forces struck two locations from which Russia launches aircraft and attack drones to carry out attacks on Ukraine.

This was reported by the Telegram channel of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A key target was struck—the “Akhtubinsk” airfield in the Astrakhan region, located approximately 650 kilometers from the front line.

This is no ordinary airfield: it is home to the Russian Ministry of Defense’s 929th State Flight Test Center—one of Russia’s primary centers for testing new military aircraft and weapons.

It is here that the latest aircraft and missiles are tested before being sent to war against Ukraine.

In addition, “Akhtubinsk” is used to station Su-34s, which drop guided bombs on Ukrainian cities and positions.

Following the defeat, a powerful secondary explosion was recorded at the airfield in a warehouse containing kits for guided air-to-ground missiles.

Ukrainian forces also struck a PRV-13 mobile radio altimeter. This complex, which is vital to the airfield, is designed to measure the flight altitude of aerial objects and determine their coordinates.

The second target is located near the village of Tsimbulova in the Oryol Region. A facility there used for storing, preparing, and launching attack drones—the so-called “Tsimbulova” drone port—was struck.

From there, the Russians launch drones against Ukrainian cities, the country’s energy sector, and civilian infrastructure.

As a reminder, in Tatarstan, following an attack by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on the night of November 15, a fire broke out at a petrochemical plant and an oil refinery, while in the Bryansk region, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a helicopter manufacturing facility.

Additionally, in Taganrog, power substations were damaged following a drone attack, causing train service to be suspended, and a bridge on Highway R-280 was damaged.