Ukrainian drones launched attacks on the Russian cities of Saratov and Engels, where an air base housing strategic bomber aircraft is located, according to the regional governor on Wednesday.
Governor Roman Busargin reported that both cities experienced a significant drone assault, resulting in damage to an industrial facility. However, he did not confirm whether the Engels air base was affected.
Busargin noted that a fire broke out at the industrial site that was targeted, but there were no reported casualties.
Russian media outlets connected to security services released images depicting a large fire and indicated that residents had heard multiple explosions. One outlet, Baza, mentioned that the fire occurred near an oil facility.
The Engels base is a key site for Russia’s long-range bomber fleet, which is part of its strategic nuclear capabilities. It is situated approximately 730 km (450 miles) southeast of Moscow and is located several hundred kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
This is not the first time Ukraine has targeted the base; in December 2022, a drone was shot down there, resulting in the deaths of three Russian air force personnel.
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