[7] On October 17, 2023, as part of Operation Dragonfly, the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck logistical points that the Russian military used.

[8] During the operation, the Ukrainians used U.S.-supplied MGM-140 ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles, which led to the heavy losses of helicopters of the Russian Air Force.

[9] The Ukrainians also succeeded in destroying the airport runways, numerous supply depots, and even some air defense systems.

[11] Reportedly the attack destroyed nine Russian helicopters, an antiaircraft missile launcher, an ammunition warehouse and various special equipment.

[12][13] As of 2024[update] Google Maps satellite imagery indicates that runway 09/27 is unusable and that no aircraft is present.