September 16, 2025

Main points

• A fire broke out at the Morozovsk airfield in the Rostov region of Russia, in particular at the aircraft parking lot.
• The monitors refer to satellite photos, and the military base includes Su-34 bombers and Su-30/35 fighters.

A fire has broken out at Morozovsk airfield in the Rostov region of Russia. Its epicenter is located in the aircraft parking lot and at the location of the engineering battalion.

This was reported on Tuesday evening, September 16, by “Crimean Wind” , Channel 24 reports . The monitoring group refers to satellite imagery data.

What is known about the fire at the airfield?

Morozovsk Airfield is the base of the 559th Bomber Aviation Regiment of Russia. It is equipped with Su-34 bombers and Su-30/35 fighters.

The cause of the fire is unknown. It may have been an attack,
the report says.

Morozovsk airfield in Rostov region / Photo “Crimean Wind”

As a reminder, the military airfield has already been the target of Ukrainian attacks. In August 2024, the GUR of the Ministry of Defense reported the liquidation of a Su-34 and the probable damage to two more aircraft of this type. In addition, the enemy’s aviation weapons depot was destroyed.

Russian aviation: latest news

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https://24tv.ua/pozhezha-aerodromi-morozovsk-160925-shho-vidomo-pro-viyskovu_n2915818