Russian air defense not strong against strikes on military airfields - Ukrainian General Malomuzh

He shared these insights on Espreso TV.

"Ukraine is shifting its war tactics. For weeks now, our Defense Forces have been systematically targeting Russian military sites. We're deploying long-range drones capable of carrying various payloads — from 40 kg to 500 kg. These drones can strike significant military targets, aircraft, airfields, control systems, and ammunition depots. This will cripple Russia's ability to strike our forces," Malomuzh stated.

The general emphasized that these strikes on Russian airfields need to be continuous.

"Our strikes on Russian military airfields must also hamper their strategic aviation operations. These bombers launch attacks on our territory from airfields in the Murmansk region and beyond. Systematic strikes on Russian airfields are crucial, as they threaten the destruction of aircraft and flight control systems. For instance, the airfield in the Murmansk region is over 2,000 km away. Notably, the Russians lack robust air defense at these airfields. Only now are they beginning to bolster anti-air defenses around their airfields," he added.

• On Saturday, July 27, drones from Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence hit a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber at the Olenya airfield in Russia.
• Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence noted that the Olenya airfield is located 1,800 km from Ukraine’s border.
• Defense Express military expert Ivan Kyrychevskyi pointed out that this attack on the Olenya airfield set a new distance record for Ukrainian drones.
• On the night of August 22, drones targeted the Marinovka military airfield in the Volgograd region. Local authorities reported a fire at a Ministry of Defense facility.