Ukraine–Russia

Hvardiiske airfield, occupied Crimea: explosions overnight and satellite-detected fire near runway after drone attack reports

ATTACK
Location
Hvardiiske (Gvardeyskoye) airfield near Simferopol, occupied Crimea (airfield pin ±3 km)
Actors
Ukraine · Russia
Importance
Standard

Suspilne Crimea reported that explosions were heard overnight into 12 October 2026 near Yevpatoria and the Hvardiiske airfield near Simferopol in occupied Crimea, and that satellite imagery in the morning showed thermal signatures near the south-eastern part of the runway. The monitoring channel Krymskyi Viter said subscribers reported numerous explosions and a glow at the airfield, which it said Russia uses to launch drones at Ukrainian cities; Ukraine's Air Force listed Hvardiiske among the launch areas of the overnight drone attack on Ukraine. Russia's Defence Ministry claimed 151 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight over Russian regions, Crimea and the Black Sea. Ukraine has not claimed a strike on the airfield in this pass.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Airfield near Simferopol attacked by drones: what is known about 12 October attack

Media report citing a monitoring channel and satellite thermal signatures; no official Ukrainian strike claim; damage unconfirmed.