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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Strike on Russia's Engels Air Base

The attack caused a fire, civilian evacuations, and highlighted Ukraine's evolving long-range capabilities as ceasefire talks continue.

A large plume of smoke is seen rising above what is reported to be the Engels-2 air base, which houses Russian Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers, in the city of Engels in the Saratov region, on March 20, 2025.
A view of smoke rising from Engels airbase, in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Engels, Saratov Region, Russia,

Overview

  • Ukraine targeted the Engels air base, a key Russian military facility housing nuclear-capable bombers, in its largest drone attack to date.
  • The strike triggered a fire at the airfield and led to the evacuation of nearby residents due to safety concerns.
  • Russia's defense ministry claimed to have intercepted 132 Ukrainian drones overnight, with 54 reportedly downed in the Saratov region.
  • The Engels air base, located 700 kilometers from the front lines, plays a critical role in launching missile attacks on Ukraine.
  • The attack coincides with ongoing international discussions of a potential energy and infrastructure-focused ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.