Ukraine says it hit Seshcha airfield in Bryansk region
Place: Seshcha airfield, Bryansk OblastRegion: Other regions of Russiaautomatic summary
Where the versions diverge
Russian sources in the sample do not comment on the strike on Seshcha; the Russian Defence Ministry only reports drones shot down over Bryansk and other regions. The damage claims come only from Ukraine's General Staff and have not been independently confirmed.
What Russia reports
no reports found
What Ukraine reports
automatic summary Ukraine's General Staff, according to Suspilne, said it had hit Seshcha airfield in Bryansk region; the extent of the damage is being clarified. According to the General Staff, an electronic warfare station near Hrynovo and a radar station near Eliionka were also hit.
“у Брянській області Росії українським військовим вдалося уразити аеродром «Сеща». Ступінь завданих пошкоджень російській армії внаслідок цього удару уточнюється.”
- Сили оборони уразили аеродром «Сеща» на території Росії — Suspilne, 7 October, 13:40
What independent sources report
automatic summary DW relays the General Staff's statement on the strike on the airfield on the night of 7 October and, citing Radio Liberty, recalls that Ukraine's Air Force has repeatedly reported strike drones being launched from this airfield.
“Воздушные силы ВСУ неоднократно сообщали о запуске ударных БПЛА с этого российского аэродрома.”
- Генштаб ВСУ: Поражен военный аэродром "Сеща" под Брянском — DW (RU), 7 October, 17:43
Confirmation
Confirmation: confirmed by independent sources
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