Russian air defense systems destroyed five Ukrainian drones over Belgorod Oblast (1) and Saratov Oblast (4) on the morning of March 20, 2024.

Russian Defence Ministry stated that on-duty air defence systems destroyed five Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over the territories of Belgorod (1 UAV) and Saratov (4 UAVs) oblasts

This was the planned work of the Main Intelligence Directorate.

Ukraine's military intelligence operatives were responsible for the attack on Engels airbase

Sources from military intelligence said Ukrainian drones were used in the attack and targets were hit

11 Russian military aircraft were at the airbase at the time of the attack, including six Tu-95 and three Tu-160 bombers

Sources within Ukrainian special services confirmed that the HUR is behind the drone attack on the Engels air base.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of five Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over Belgorod and Saratov regions.

Russian authorities reported that Ukrainian drones were shot down over Engels, Saratov region on the night of 20 March.

Governor Roman Busargin reported no casualties or damage, though eyewitnesses heard 2 to 4 loud explosions.