Ukrainian drone strike targets Savasleyka military airbase in Nizhny Novgorod
Ukrainian forces launched a long-range drone and missile strike against the Savasleyka military airbase in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast overnight. The facility is known to house MiG-31K fighter jets capable of launching Kinzhal ballistic missiles. Local monitoring channels reported multiple explosions and visible fires within the airbase perimeter. Simultaneously, explosions were reported in the city of Samara, approximately 800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, though specific targets remain unconfirmed.
Date: August 15, 2026
Location: Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Kyiv Independent