The airfield housed Su-24, Su-24M, and Su-34 frontline bombers, which Russia employs to target Ukrainian army positions and frontline cities.
According to the Kyiv Post source, "At least six Russian military aircraft were destroyed, and another eight were heavily damaged.
In addition to the equipment, about 20 Russian servicemen were either killed or wounded.".
"This operation is of paramount importance and will significantly diminish the combat capabilities of the Russian forces," the source added.
Apart from the Rostov region, other areas targeted by Ukrainian drones included the Belgorod and Kursk border regions, as well as Saratov and Krasnodar.
In Saratov, drones reportedly targeted Engels, a city housing a significant Russian air base.
The initial explosions occurred around midnight, sparking reports of shelling and strikes on the airfield circulating through local communication channels. »