It was the work of the Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The information comes from Ukrainian Pravda, citing their own sources.
According to the sources, "The Ukrainian-made Lyutyi long-range kamikaze drone performed impressively. The demilitarization and decommunization of Engels will continue."
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russian Telegram channels reported that the city was attacked by drones overnight, and this was confirmed by the governor of the region, Roman Busargin. The russian Ministry of Defense also reported the destruction of four Ukrainian UAVs over the Saratov region.
According to russian Telegram channel SHOT, residents reported hearing engine sounds in the sky before powerful explosions occurred in Engels. Eyewitnesses claim to have heard 2 to 4 loud explosions.
Note that in Engels, there is a military airbase where strategic Tu-160 and Tu-95MS long-range bombers are stationed, and these bombers have conducted strikes on Ukraine.
"According to satellite images available to Schemes, on March 19, 2024, there were 11 aircraft on the airfield, including 9 bombers: 6 Tu-95s (one of which was non-operational) and 3 Tu-160s," RFE/RL reported.
As Defense Express reported, russia Has a Hybrid of Tu-95 and Il-76 Aircraft at the Engels Airbase.
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