A single report indicates that Ukrainian drones struck the city of Engels in Russia's Saratov Oblast, home to a strategic air base hosting long-range bombers. No details on targets, interceptions, or damage are yet available.
A single report, published shortly before 04:48 Jerusalem time, states that Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Engels in Russia's Saratov Oblast. Engels is the location of a major Russian air force base that hosts strategic bombers, including Tu-95 and Tu-160 aircraft. The report provides no further details on the scale of the attack, the number of drones, interception attempts, or any damage or casualties.
Ukraine has conducted numerous long-range drone strikes against Russian military and energy infrastructure in recent months, as The Zioneer has reported. These have included attacks on Moscow, Crimea, oil depots, and other targets deep inside Russia. If confirmed, the strike on Engels would be one of the deepest such operations, given Engels' location roughly 700 km southeast of Moscow.
The report is based on a single source and has not been independently verified. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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