Contents tagged with Engels
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Unusual deployment: tactical Russian aircraft spotted at strategically significant Engels-2 airfield
In a report from Ukrainian analysts, aircraft from the Russian Aerospace Forces' tactical fleet have been observed at an airbase primarily known for its strategic aviation significance, marking an atypical presence.
As of the morning of January 21, 2025, the Engels-2 airfield recorded at least five Su-25 assault jets on site, alongside two Tu-95MS, two Tu-160, two Tu-22M3, a Mi-26, and an Il-76, reports Defense Express.
Earlier, in December 2024, the Engels-2 airfield reportedly hosted nine …
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Ukrainian strike on Engels airbase highlights Russia's air defense vulnerabilities
While the recent Ukrainian strike on Russia’s Engels airbase is noteworthy, military analyst Alexander Kovalenko shifts focus to a broader issue: Russia's critical shortage of air defense systems.
As it stands, Russia has entered a phase of severe air defense deficiencies. Yet, that is only part of the story.
During both the Soviet era and modern-day Russia, the nation has never fully secured its airspace. From the time of the USSR to Russia today, there have always been areas with fully …
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Massive fire continues at oil depot in Russia’s Engels airbase following Ukrainian drone strike
For the second consecutive day, Russian emergency services are battling to contain the blaze at the Rosrezerv oil depot in Engels, Saratov region, following a strike by Ukrainian drones.
On Thursday, January 9, regional governor Roman Busargin took to Telegram to report ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of the UAV attack, following an emergency commission meeting that included deputy head of Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ilya Denisov. Despite the escalating situation, …
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Massive drone attack targets Russia's Engels airbase in Saratov region, sparks fire at oil depot
The Saratov region in Russia experienced a large-scale drone attack on the night of January 8, according to reports from Russian media. The attack led to a fire at the oil depot of the "Kristall" plant of the Russian Federal Reserve. This facility is a government institution responsible for storing fuel for the Engels-2 airbase.
The regional governor stated that air defense systems successfully shot down the drones, but debris fell onto industrial sites. Firefighters and emergency services are …
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Ukrainian drones target Russian Engels airbase in Saratov region
Russian media outlets report that early morning on December 10, Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked the Engels military airfield. The information was confirmed by the region's governor, Roman Busargin, who stated that there were no damages or casualties. Emergency services are currently at the scene, addressing the situation.
"All necessary emergency services are conducting operations at the site. Preliminary reports indicate no damage or injuries," Busargin wrote on his Telegram channel. He …
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Ukrainian drone strikes damage Russian military aircraft and facilities over 1,000 miles from border
In a coordinated drone attack on a military airfield in Russia's Murmansk region, a supersonic Tu-22M3 bomber was damaged. Ukrainian drones also reached airfields in Engels and Dyagilevo.
Late Friday night and into the morning of July 27, Ukrainian Intelligence's drones targeted military airfields in Engels, Saratov region; the “Dyagilevo” airfield in Ryazan region, and the “Olenya” airfield in Murmansk region, reports Ukrainska Pravda, citing its sources.
The drones also reportedly struck an …
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After another Ukrainian drone attack, Russia moving bombers away from airbase in Engels
After the second Ukrainian drone attack on a military airfield in Engels in a month, Russia has started moving its strategic bombers oi other air bases.
The investigative project Monitor reports that on the afternoon of Monday, December 26, at least 6 Russian aircraft took to the skies from the airfield in Engels and headed to the Far East to the base Ukrainka, located in the Seryshevsky district of the Amur region.
According to the speaker of the Ukrainian Air Force Command Yuri Ignat, there …