A dramatic video circulating on social media appears to show a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet destroying a Russian military headquarters in the Tyotkino region of Kursk Oblast, Russia. The unverified clip, which surfaced on Telegram, suggests that the MiG-29 crew had been observing the facility for over a week before launching their strike.

An accompanying comment by Ukrainian military blogger Sunflower said: "Aviation continues to operate in all directions, the MiG-29 crew destroys the occupiers' headquarters in Tyotkino, KrNR. The boys didn't know they were being watched for a week, so they were secretly smoking cigars and waving papers…" Tyotkino, located close to the Ukrainian border, has seen increased military activity in recent months.

Ukrainian forces have been focusing on disrupting Russian command centres and other critical infrastructure, and the MiG-29 has been an vital tool in their arsenal.

The aircraft has been used for various strikes throughout the conflict, demonstrating its continued effectiveness in disrupting Russian operations.

The video’s release has sparked intense speculation about the nature of the attack and its potential impact on the ongoing war. Both sides have been engaged in a continuous battle for air dominance, with Ukrainian forces working to dismantle Russia’s control of occupied territories.

The emergence of the footage comes amid growing tensions in the region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly highlighted the importance of operations in the Russian border regions, specifically Kursk and Belgorod, which are seen as key strategic areas for both sides.

In recent statements, Mr Zelensky has emphasised that Ukrainian forces would continue to target Russian military infrastructure in these areas.

He has also suggested that the ongoing strikes on Russian positions in Belgorod and Kursk are crucial to weakening Russian defences and disrupting their command structures.

The attack on Tyotkino is just the latest in a series of similar operations by Ukrainian forces, which have been using a combination of airstrikes, ground assaults, and intelligence operations to undermine Russia's military capabilities along the front lines.

As the conflict drags on, it seems likely that these areas will remain focal points in the struggle for control.