strikeAug 2, 2026

Ukraine Confirms Striking Russian Strategic Bomber Base in Engels

Summary

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed that defense forces struck the Saratov oil refinery and the Engels strategic airfield in Russia early Sunday morning, Aug. 2.

Source: Kyiv Post; Tymur Dubovyk — Read the full report

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Kyiv Post; Tymur DubovykBy Kyiv Post; Tymur Dubovyk
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed that defense forces struck the Saratov oil refinery and the Engels strategic airfield in Russia early Sunday morning, Aug. 2. According to the military’s statement, the strikes resulted in confirmed hits and subsequent fi…

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