Ukraine attacks Engels-2 airbase in Saratov, Russia
Published March 20th, 2025 - 06:26 GMT
ALBAWABA - Russia announced that Ukraine forces attacked an air base near a strategic bomber site in southern Russia on Thursday, Reuters reported citing Russian officials. Also Read Russian strike kills 4 Syrians in Odesa, Ukraine
According to reports, the Engels-2 airbase caught fire after the heavy bombing by the Ukrainian army.
A video was posted on social media showing a massive black cloud following the Ukraine attack on Russia's Engels-2 airbase.
Reuters revealed that the base which is located in Engels, Russia is far by about 700 km from the front lines in Ukraine.
Tupolev Tu-160 nuclear-capable heavy strategic bombers are inside the Engels-2 airbase. In addition, the governor of Saratov Roman Busargin confirmed that Ukraine targeted the town of Engels setting an airfield on fire.
The Russian governor added that civilians were evacuated to a safe place following the heavy attack by Ukraine.
Photo of Engels-2 airbase in Russia. (X)
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