Ukrainian drone attacks: NATO warns of increased dangers for Russia
Ukrainian drone attacks: NATO warns of increased dangers for Russia
Irkutsk, Russland - On June 4, 2025, Ukrainian armed forces carried out an important attack on several Russian military airports, as confirmed by NATO and Ukrainian sources. According to information from Lvz This attack was the most serious since the beginning of the war, which has now lasted over three years. Ukraine’s secret service SBU reported attacks at several military airports, including one in Irkutsk, and explained that more than 40 Russian planes, including Tupolew-95 and Tupolew-22, were hit.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius described the attack as "really spectacular", while the NATO analyzes estimated that 10 to 13 aircraft were destroyed and over 40 damaged. However, disagreement remains with regard to further developments, since according to NATO civil servants, the Russian air strikes could increase in intensity and endanger Ukrainian morality.attacks and their consequences
The day before the attack, extensive air raids from both warrior parties were already taking place. Russia used 472 Kamikazedrohnen and several ballistic rockets against Ukrainian cities such as Charkiw and Odessa. This led to numerous destruction and losses, while the Ukraine assured that they had shot most of the drones and some marching missiles. Nevertheless, Russia achieved success by scored 18 destinations in Ukraine, including a military training area in which twelve soldiers died.
Another point of concern was the reaction to the Ukrainian attack. Russian bodies confirmed the attacks, but announced few details. According to reports from the governor of Murmansk, there was an enemy drone attack on the military airport Olenja.
military aids and NATO efforts
In the middle of these intensive fights, the Ukraine contact group, which consists of around 50 countries, has discussed expensive military aids. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umjerow emphasized the critical need for air defense systems and ammunition. Great Britain has promised the delivery of 100,000 drones to Ukraine, while the Netherlands have announced a new security package of 400 million euros.The EU has also confirmed its course on the military support of Ukraine. The Commission plans to double military aid for Ukraine in order to meet the increasing requirements. This is in accordance with the position of EU foreign commissioner Josep Borrell and the demands of several EU heads of state after stronger collaboration in defense. The EU also consider additional sanctions against Russian oligarchs and the Russian economy.
NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte, who also underlined the need for a negotiating solution at the last meeting of the Ukraine contact group, emphasized that the conflict was taking important teachings for alliance. The air defense systems in particular should be upgraded in order to be able to react better to the aggressive strategies of Russia. Germany and Great Britain have taken command of the Ukraine contact group from the USA, while the United States continued to provide information, but have no longer promised larger arms deliveries.
refugee situation in the EU
In the middle of this war developments, the situation for Ukrainian refugees remains worrying. The EU Commission has extended the protection status for these refugees until March 2027. Around 4.3 million displaced Ukrainians currently live in the EU countries, with a third of them being children. Germany has taken up around 1.3 million of them. Member States are asked to develop an exit strategy for refugee Ukrainians to promote their integration.| Details | |
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