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Russian Aerospace Forces officer tied to 2024 Okhmatdyt strike shot near Saratov

An attempt was made on the life of Russian Air and Space Forces officer Nikolay Varpakhovich, commander of Russia's 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, near Saratov, Russian outlet Agentstvo reported on Sept. 3.

3 September, 05:33 PM

How many Tu-95 bombers does Russia have left after Engels attack?

Russia has about 37 Tu-95MS and Tu-95MSM bombers remaining after another aircraft was struck in Engels overnight Friday, Defense Express reported on Aug. 28.

28 August, 05:12 PM

Military site burns near Engels airfield as fires erupt in Rostov and Luhansk

Drone and missile alerts were issued in Russia's Engels overnight July 25 as a major fire reportedly broke out at a military site, while another large blaze erupted in Rostov, Astra reported on July 25.

25 July, 12:11 PM

Explosions rock Saratov Oblast as Russians report a drone strike on an oil depot in Engels

Explosions were heard in Russia’s Saratov Oblast, where residents reported a drone attack on an oil depot in the city of Engels on Dec. 7.

7 December 2025, 11:56 AM

Drones torch Rosneft’s oil refinery in Saratov

A drone attack on Rosneft’s oil refinery rocked the Russian city of Saratov shortly after the midnight, the Shot Telegram channel reported on Nov. 3.

3 November 2025, 07:58 AM

Military equipment maintenance facility on fire in Russia’s Engels — report

Residents of Engels, Russia’s Saratov Oblast, heard multiple explosions on June 11, followed by pillars of thick smoke rising from a nearby industrial facility, according to Russian Telegram channel Astra.

12 June 2025, 01:31 AM

Bombers shortage weakens Russian missile firepower, analysts say

The shortage of Tu-160 and Tu-95MS missile-launching aircraft could explain the relatively small number of long-range missiles fired by Russian forces in combined attacks over the weekend, compared to monthly production capability of 150 missiles, Defense Express wrote on May 26.

26 May 2025, 02:01 PM

Ukrainian air strike detonates ordnance depot at Russia’s Engels-2 airbase — photos

Ukraine used long-range missiles or drones to destroy a cruise missile stockpile at Engels-2, a Russian airbase that houses part of Moscow’s strategic bomber fleet, as seen on satellite photos provided by Maxar on March 21.

21 March 2025, 08:35 PM

Russia reports massive drone attack on airfield in Volgograd Oblast

At least seven explosions were reported in the village of Oktyabrsky in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast, with reports claiming the Marinovka airfield was under attack.

21 March 2025, 12:23 PM

Drones target Russia's Saratov Oblast, local media report explosions near refinery

Explosions shook Russia’s Saratov Oblast overnight as drones attacked an oil refinery in Engels, Russian Telegram channels wrote on March 20.

20 March 2025, 08:50 AM

Drone strike ignites fire at key Russian oil refinery in Saratov

The Russian city of Saratov came under drone attack overnight, with local reports indicating that a fire broke out at an oil refinery, Russian Telegram channel Astra wrote on Feb. 11.

11 February 2025, 08:01 AM

Oil depot in Engels continues burning after Ukraine strikes Russian military targets

A fire at the Kristal oil refinery in Engels, Saratov Oblast, has been burning for four days after a Ukrainian drone attack on Jan. 14, regional governor Roman Busargin said on Telegram on Jan. 17.

17 January 2025, 12:18 PM

Russia shifts its missile attack strategy after Ukrainian drones strike Engels airbase - military expert

Russian bombers launched a new massive missile attack on Ukraine, but notably, the Engels airbase — home to many of Russia’s strategic bombers — was left out of the operation, military analyst Denys Popovych told Radio NV on Jan. 15.

15 January 2025, 11:24 AM

State of emergency in Russia’s Engels after Ukrainian drone strike

Russian authorities have declared a state of emergency in Engels, Saratov Oblast, struggling to put out the fire at a nearby fuel depot after a Ukrainian drone strike on Jan. 8.

8 January 2025, 08:19 PM

Russian oil depot and airbase in Engels targeted by Ukrainian drone strike

An overnight drone strike has targeted a strategic Russian airbase in Engels, Saratov Oblast, causing a fire at an oil depot, Russian outlet Astra and OSINT analysts reported on Jan. 8.

8 January 2025, 12:44 PM

Ukrainian General Staff: Engels oil depot attack cripples Russian bomber operations

The attack on the Russian oil depot in the city of Engels, Saratov Oblast, was carried out by the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and the Unmanned Systems Forces in cooperation with other units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the General Staff reported on Telegram on Jan. 8.

8 January 2025, 12:01 PM

Dozens of explosions, oil depot fire in Russia’s Saratov Oblast - video

A series of about 25 powerful explosions with bright flashes in the sky followed by a large fire at an oil depot in the Russian city of Engels were reported by residents and Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin on Telegram early on Jan. 8.

8 January 2025, 08:47 AM

Russia claims drone attack on military airfield in Saratov Oblast, home to Engels Air Base

Local authorities in Russia’s Saratov Oblast reported repelling a drone attack on a military airfield, with Governor Roman Busargin claiming on Dec. 10 that all UAVs involved were “eliminated.”

10 December 2024, 12:00 PM

Satellite images show increased Russian warplane presence at Engels-2 airbase

Satellite images have revealed an increased number of Russian aircraft at the Engels-2 airbase, including Su-34 and Su-27/30 fighter jets, as Ukraine continues its strikes using ATACMS missiles, OSINT expert MT_Anderson said on X on Dec. 8.

8 December 2024, 07:11 PM

Drone attack on Rosneft oil refinery in Saratov - video

A fire in the industrial zone near the Rosneft oil refinery following a drone attack in the Russian administrative center of Saratov was reported by the Astra Telegram channel on Nov. 8.

8 November 2024, 09:41 AM

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