Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Russia Turns Occupied Ukraine into Military Base for Attacks
Russia is turning parts of Ukraine it controls into big military bases.
They're using places like the Donetsk airport to store soldiers, ammo, and launch drones that can fly long distances.
The airport's runway has been fixed up for this purpose.
They are also creating fake launch spots to trick the other side.
Russia is converting occupied Ukrainian territory into military bases.
The transformation includes civilian infrastructure in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Donetsk International Airport is being repurposed, with its landing strip repaved.
New airport structures are designed to launch Shahed-type kamikaze drones.
Decoy launch positions are also being set up by Russian forces.
- Who
- Russia and its forces.
- What
- Russia is converting occupied Ukrainian territories into military bases.
- When
- Ongoing since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Where
- Occupied territories, particularly Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.
- Why
- To create launchpads for future aggression, store ammunition, and house soldiers.
- Location of Focus
- Donetsk International Airport
- Type of Drones
- Shahed-type kamikaze drones
- Region
- Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts
- Objective
- Launch future attacks
- Military action
- Repurposing infrastructure