Russian armed forces struck a Ukrainian airbase in the Rivne region, targeting planes used to launch long-range missiles into Russian territory. Pro-Russian sources reported that a missile arsenal at the base was destroyed during the attack. Russian official Sergei Lebedev claimed that a “flock of planes” was wiped out, noting these aircraft frequently carried out long-range missile strikes. The base also hosted foreign instructors training Ukrainian military pilots. Rivne holds strategic importance due to its proximity to Ukraine’s western border with NATO member Poland.