Forbes: Russian bomber support facilities face systematic drone campaign
Forbes emphasizes that targeting fuel tanks at bomber bases hinders Russia’s operations and escalates the cost of its bombardment efforts.
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Russian oil depot burns for fourth day after two Ukrainian drone strikes on Engels
Russian oil depot in Engels continues burning after two Ukrainian drone strikes destroy 800,000-ton fuel storage capacity, creating significant logistics problems for Russian military operations.
Frontline Report: Ukraine uses three-phase strategy to hit crucial Russian military sites from Saratov to Tatarstan
Engels Air Base, a vital launch point for Russian long-range bombers, loses over one million cubic meters of fuel storage capacity as Ukrainian forces execute coordinated strikes against military infrastructure across Russia
Ukraine’s oil refinery strikes cut Russian strategic bomber capacity by 900 sorties
Ukrainian precision strikes on Russian oil refineries have effectively grounded hundreds of strategic bomber missions by destroying critical fuel reserves needed for long-range operations.
Ukraine’s largest air assault targets fuel and defense industries in 12 Russian regions
Widespread drone and missile strikes hit Russian military-industrial and fuel facilities in Saratov, Kazan, Bryansk, Tula, and other regions.
New drone attack hits oil depot in Russia’s Engels (video)
Peklo and Bober drones allegedly struck the facility, reigniting a fire just one day after the previous six-day blaze was extinguished.
Ukrainian strike reportedly destroys 800,000 tons of jet fuel at Engels military airbase supply depot
Russian strategic aviation faces severe logistics challenges as fire consumes massive fuel reserves at Engels air base, with emergency services lacking resources to extinguish the blaze.
Oil depot blaze in Russia’s Engels on fifth day after Ukrainian strike
The Jan. 8 drone attack and fire destroyed three fuel tanks and damaged six others, impacting Russia's strategic bombing capabilities and military logistics.
UPDATED: Engels-2 bomber base fuel supply burns after Ukrainian 32-drone night raid on Russia
Russian authorities reported shooting down 32 drones across eleven regions overnight, yet flames engulfed the strategic Kristall facility 600 kilometers from Ukrainian territory
Source: one bomber destroyed, two damaged by Ukrainian drone attack at Engels base
Earlier, intelligence sources told Ukrainian media that three Tu-95MS aircraft were damaged at the major Russian bomber base
Intel: Tu-95 commander involved in attacks against Ukraine shot in Russia
Major Oleg Stegachev was stationed at the Engels air base and “was directly involved in missile strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine.”
Media: Two drones attack Russian Engels-2 strategic bombers’ base 630 km from Ukraine
Two drones reportedly struck Russia's Engels-2 strategic bomber base in Saratov Oblast over 600km from Ukraine, attack extent is unclear but base hosts bombers launching devastating missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Russian airbase in Saratov’s Engels under attack again: Russia claims “Ukrainian” UAV downed but three troops killed
Last night Russian Telegram channels mass shared several videos reportedly from the Russian town of Engels, Saratov Oblast,…
