This footage is a compilation of two clips published by bystanders near Mozdok Air Base, in North Ossetia. They recorded a recent Ukrainian UAV strike on the Russian airfield. The base is home to Tu-22 bomber and MiG-31 fighter aircraft, and the distance from the Ukrainian UAVs’ point of origin to Mozdok represents an approximate 1,000 km (621 mi) flight.

This attack is part of an ongoing Ukrainian campaign to strike Russian military assets far from the current lines of conflict, using purpose-built long range kamikaze drones, or in some cases link retrofitted aircraft. The targets have historically been drone and aircraft production facilities, whittling away at Russia’s ability to replenish their supplies in the long haul whilst diverting resources to protect and repair them.

 

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Cole Simms

     

Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.

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