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Devastation at Khalino Air Base: Ukraine's Tactical Mastery

Devastation at Khalino Air Base: Ukraine's Tactical Mastery
Phillip Russell Farr
  • 3 January 20:00, 2025
The Kalhino Air Base, once a stronghold for Russian air efforts, now lies in ruins after Ukraine's brilliant tactical strike. This article explores the significance of Khalino, the attacks it faced, and Ukraine's military strategies.
The Strategic Importance of Khalino Air Base

The Strategic Importance of Khalino Air Base

Khalino Air Base served as a crucial launch point for Russia's air strikes against Ukraine, affecting the conflict's dynamics. Its proximity to the northern border allowed Russian forces to utilize advanced aircraft effectively, ensuring significant bombardment capabilities. By understanding the base's role, one can appreciate why Ukraine prioritized its neutralization during the ongoing conflict.

Incremental Assaults: A Tactical Approach by Ukraine

Incremental Assaults: A Tactical Approach by Ukraine

Ukraine's persistent efforts to degrade the capabilities of Khalino Air Base illustrate a strategic approach in modern warfare. The series of attacks, ranging from early drone strikes to advanced missile launches, exemplified Ukraine's ability to innovate under duress. Each successful strike not only dismantled physical structures but adversely impacted Russian morale and command abilities.

The Final Nail: The Decimation of Khalino

The Final Nail: The Decimation of Khalino

The culmination of Ukraine's attacks on Khalino resulted in total destruction, marking a turning point in the conflict. The successful strike with a Neptune missile signified the effective culmination of Ukrainian strategy, showcasing a decisive shift in the military balance. This event not only eliminated an important Russian military site but also reinforced the determination of Ukrainian forces in their defense against Russian aggression.

The Khalino Air Base, initially designed as an impenetrable fortress with advanced aerial defenses, has been a key target in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Located just over four miles from the city of Kursk, Russia utilized this base to launch devastating glide bomb campaigns against Ukraine. However, recent tactical maneuvers by Ukrainian forces led to the total obliteration of this strategic military site. This article delves into how Ukraine successfully executed these strikes, exploring multiple attacks that progressively weakened the base's impact in the war effort. The significance of the Khalino Air Base cannot be understated. Positioned close to Ukraine, it served as a pivotal point for the Russian Air Force’s 14th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment, which operated 24 Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter-bombers. By launching its powerful FAB-1500 glide bombs from Khalino, Russia was able to inflict severe damage on northern Ukrainian targets while remaining beyond their reach. Analyzing the strategic importance of this base helps further understand Ukraine's military objectives in the conflict. The destruction of Khalino Air Base was the result of a series of meticulously planned attacks by Ukrainian forces. Early attempts included a drone strike that ignited fires at the base and disrupted operational capabilities, though they were ultimately not enough to incapacitate the facility. Following this, Ukraine employed low-cost UAVs packed with shrapnel, effectively causing significant damage and casualties among Russian commanders. Each strike chipped away at the base's functionality until a final strike with a Neptune missile successfully obliterated key ammunition stores, rendering Khalino incapable of continuing its offensive operations. This detailed account highlights Ukraine's ingenuity and tactical prowess under pressure, reflecting its adaptability in modern warfare.
  • Khalino Air Base
  • Ukraine military tactics
  • Russian Air Force
  • FAB-1500 glide bombs
  • military strategy

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@schutsheer_des_vaderlands

0:00 this map is dated by more than a year, except for the Kursk part, which is dated by a few months. Russian forcesat the moment control a larger area than shown in this video.

@glennlowe9924

Why say Ukraine attacked when everyone knows its NATO and the US. Pretty sure the response will be decisive.

@Musix4me-Clarinet

*Russia gives the impression of a governmental Dunning-Kruger effect.*

@ArdelReihe

😂 the credit isnt just undermined that U. K. , did this by themselves but only is a secret test that Putin and his high command cant comprehend the simulation of preknown tactics that where given to U.K. This is where Russia people need to stand against Putin slotter of people and just surrender and turn himself in for war crimes

@Satwamassive

Its truly disturbing how much Russia has targeted civilian buildings, civilians infrastructure and indeed civilians themselves. Long after this war is finished it should be remembered what a depraved dictatorship Putin and his henchmen were running.

@bobfindler3277

In my opinion, had Russia responsibly adhered to the array of agreed (to by them) doctrine of international laws and immediately withdrawn its forces to return 100% to Russia, back in February 2014; there would have been no such devastating attack on Khalino airbase. With no million of dead and injured Russian youth. Instead, Putin is also responsible for likely costing Russian society well over a billion dollars; needlessly destroyed by Ukraine taking out this Khalino Airbase. I expect Vlad will go down in history being described as Vlad the utter failure; destroyer of Russian society

@mattgibson2115

Russia us no less corrupted than out current democratic government....some people still dont see it, but its true Theyll send out families to die in wars meant to steal oil or LAUNDER STOLEN TAX DOLLARS!!!$$$ They do NOT care about you. They make people like trump seem worse than they really are, and they GET AWAY with much MUCH worse because they have CIA, FBI and NSA on their payroll....100% true

@Sam590ss

If Tombstone radar is so capable, how do U-2s keep flying over Russia?

@ericclausen6772

I dont know what this World is thinking why should Ukraine give up even one square centimeter of Ukrainian land No not going to Work for us

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