Ukrainian drones attack reported at Engels airbase that hosting... Tu-95MS bombers. Some drones were shot down, intercepted by electric warfare means and hit residential buildings in Engels and Saratov next to airfieldshow more

The Engels military airfield in Russia's Saratov region was... reportedly also targetted by drones. Local channels reported electronic warfare systems were active, and residents noted mobile networks were down during the drone attack.show more

The Russian FSB thwarted an attempted attack on an... unspecified Airbase in Saratov Oblast. The suspect, who was taking orders from Ukrainian special services, planned to use FPV drones to attack the Airbase. The specific Airbase was not stated, however it could be Engels-2 Airbase which houses Tu-95MS and Tu-160M strategic bombers.show more

A massive fire in Engels, Saratov region, after a... reported strike overnight. Russian channels claim drones targeted a fuel depot at the military airfield hosting strategic aviation aircraft. "UAVs were shot down by air defense forces. Debris hit an industrial facility in Engels. Fire crews and emergency services are working at the scene," the governor wrote.show more

At night, Ukrainian drones were active near Engels-2 airbase... in Saratov. The airbase is used by Russian strategic aviation for missile strike campaigns against Ukrainian cities. Russian air defense was seen operating against incoming drones.show more

🚨 “It’s coming right at us!” Massive drone attack... hits Russia — military targets and defense plants struck On the night and morning of July 5, one of the largest drone strikes of the war targeted multiple regions deep inside Russia. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed it shot down 94 drones — but several clearly hit their targets. 1️⃣ Voronezh region: Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a stockpile of guided bombs at the Borisoglebsk military airfield. The buffer zone is no longer safe. 2️⃣ Cheboksary: Two drones slammed into the “VNIIIR-Progress” defense plant, which manufactures “Kometa”antennas — designed to shield Russian drones from Ukrainian EW systems. 3️⃣ Leningrad region: Two drones were shot down. Due to the airspace threat, over 50 flights were delayed and 13 cancelled at Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg. 4️⃣ Saratov region: Drone debris damaged residential buildings in Saratov and Engels. Locals also reported explosions near the Engels airbase — a major hub for Russia’s strategic aviation. 5️⃣ Moscow region: Mayor Sobyanin reported that two drones were just intercepted on approach to the capital.show more

‼️‼️‼️ 🇺🇦 At this moment, Ukrainian drones are attacking... Taganrog airbase in the Rostov region and the Engels strategic aviation base in Saratov.show more

Ukrainian monitoring channels report the takeoff of Tu-160 strategic... bombers from the Engels airbase in Russia’s Saratov region.show more

😍 “Oh, how beautiful!”: Saratov, Engels and the Rostov... region enjoyed a night of explosions Locals say the blasts in Saratov and Engels began around one in the morning and continued until five. The strikes hit a region packed with key targets: an oil refinery and the Engels-2 airbase — the very one from which Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers take off to attack Ukraine. It was hot in the Rostov region as well. An energy facility was reportedly hit, and there were impacts near an industrial zone and an airfield. Details are being clarified. Meanwhile, Russia’s Defense Ministry cheerfully claims it “shot down and destroyed” 136 drones overnight. Of course they do.show more

Russian Telegram channels report the largest drone attack on... Russian Engels and Saratov, according to the local governor. It is reported that evacuation was announced in the area of the local airfield (it hosts Russian strategic bombers that attack Ukraine).show more

Ukraine launched one of the most extensive drone attacks... on military facilities and defense plants across Russian regions since the start of the war According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense over the past 12 hours, 94 drones were allegedly intercepted, but several managed to hit their targets: • Voronezh region: Drones destroyed a storage facility containing guided bombs at the Borisoglebsk military airfield. • Cheboksary: Multiple drones struck a defense plant that manufactures antenna systems used to shield drones from Ukrainian electronic warfare. • Leningrad region: Two drones were shot down. Due to aerial threats, more than 50 flights were delayed and 13 canceled at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg. • Engels: Residents reported explosions near the military airbase, a critical site for Russian strategic aviation. • Moscow: The city was also targeted by drones this morning, according to a statement from the mayor.show more

🔥 Attack on an oil refinery in Russia’s Saratov... region: fire visible from space Russians seem genuinely thrilled that drones have “dropped by” for a visit to Saratov, eagerly posting videos on social media and reporting loud explosions — with no shortage of colorful language. Quite the excitement! OSINT analysts are sharing satellite images of the massive fire. This oil refinery was already targeted in January. It is located near the Engels airbase, home to Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers, which Russia regularly uses for missile strikes on Ukraine. Several people were injured in the attack. One person was killed.show more

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.show more