Ukraine Strikes Russian Airbase, Refinery
6 sources · first reported 19h ago
Ukrainian defense forces struck the Engels strategic airfield and the Saratov oil refinery in Russia, targeting Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers. Ukrainian drones also hit an oil refinery in Ufa, Bashkortostan, over 1,700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
Why it matters
The strikes demonstrate Ukraine's ability to conduct long-range attacks on Russian targets, potentially altering the dynamics of the conflict. The use of drones highlights the importance of unmanned systems in modern warfare.
Independent Media 6
Single-source: Independent Media
Development timeline
How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.