Drones strike Engels airbase, fire reported near aircraft parking
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Drones struck the Russian city of Engels in Saratov Oblast overnight on July 16, triggering a fire near the aircraft parking area of the Engels-2 airbase, according to Arbat Media. A city substation was also hit, causing power outages. Russian air defense systems intercepted drones over residential areas, with one drone hitting an apartment building.
The Strike
A mass drone attack targeted Engels in Saratov Oblast overnight on July 16, with explosions reported near the Engels-2 airbase. The base hosts the 121st and 184th heavy bomber aviation regiments, operating Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic bombers used for strikes against Ukraine. A fire broke out near the aircraft parking area, though independent confirmation is pending, according to Arbat Media.
Infrastructure Damage
A city electrical substation was also hit, leading residents to report power outages. One drone struck a multi-story residential building; some sources suggested the drone was diverted by Russian electronic warfare systems, but this remains unverified. Russian air defense systems engaged drones over residential neighborhoods, causing a separate fire near homes.
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