💥 Attack

Two drones attacked Russia's Engels 2 military airfield in Saratov region. The drones were reportedly shot down and fell on the airfield, though consequences remain unclear.

Engels, Saratov Oblast
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Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

Two drones attacked Russia's Engels 2 military airfield in Saratov region

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

Drones were reportedly shot down and fell on the airfield

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Consequences of the attack are yet to be clarified

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

Two drones had been shot down and crashed on the territory of the Engels 2 military airfield

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The Russian Defence Ministry claimed that a Ukrainian drone had been shot down over Saratov Oblast overnight

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Two drones were shot down over the air base on Jan. 10, though no damage was reported

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:57:25.715Z

Source story: 3811454-two-drones-attack-russian-strategic-bombers-base