Ukrainian forces backed by Western munitions and technology struck a major Russian strategic bomber airfield on Thursday with drones, 435 miles from the Ukrainian front lines.
The strike ignited a massive explosion and sent a huge blast of fire into the air at Engels-2 airbase in Russia.
Videos posted by Reuters showed a huge blast spreading out from the airfield and wrecking nearby cottages.
Russia reportedly called this the largest drone attack ever.
Russia claims the “largest drone attack ever” on Saratov region, with the Engels-2 military airfield — home to strategic bombers — under fire.
Locals report thick smoke visible from a district 10 km away. Meanwhile, evacuations have begun for residents near the airbase. pic.twitter.com/944hPwYh4O
— KyivPost (@KyivPost) March 20, 2025
According to Reuters, Russia’s defence ministry said air defences had shot down 132 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions.
⚡️At the time of the attack on Engels, 2 Tu-160 and 2 Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers, as well as 2 Su-34 and 1 Il-76MD transport aircraft were based at the airbase. The destruction of weapons and fuel depots is confirmed, although there is a possibility that several aircraft… pic.twitter.com/Tt0AXGdCf8
— Visioner (@visionergeo) March 20, 2025
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