The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) launched drones at the Kristall Complex oil depot in Engels, Saratov region, causing explosions and a large-scale fire.
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Ukrainian drones struck a key oil depot in Russia’s Saratov region causing explosions and a massive fire disrupting fuel supplies to the Engels-2 strategic bomber airbase.
Ukrainian forces attacked the Crystal fuel storage base near Engels, Saratov Oblast, Russia
Multiple explosions and a large fire occurred near the target
The attacked fuel storage base provided fuel for the Engels-2 military airfield where strategic aviation is based
Repeated strikes indicate Ukraine's increased ability to hit Russian infrastructure
Firefighters are on-scene attempting to extinguish the blaze, Busargin added.
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