Putin attacked targets in Ukraine with Tu-95 bombers. Kiev is now repeatedly trying to destroy Russia’s existing long-range missiles.
Engels – Explosions occurred overnight at Russia’s Engels-2 military air base in the Saratov region. The Kremlin’s strategic bombers, such as the Tu-95 and Tu-160, are stationed at the base. The Tu-95 and Tu-160 bombers can carry out nuclear and long-range conventional strikes and have been used repeatedly by Vladimir Putin for missile strikes in the Ukraine war.
According to Ukrainian media and news Newsweek A loud explosion was heard in the vicinity of the Engels-2 site around midnight. The base, located 800 kilometers southeast of Moscow and 750 kilometers from Ukrainian territory, has already been the target of attacks on several occasions.
Ukraine sees Russian nuclear weapons sites as legitimate targets
Kiev considers Russian military bases to be legitimate Goals in conflict with Russia Constantly attacking them with drones. Above all, nuclear-tipped long-range missiles must be destroyed. According to a Ukrainian news agency, the current attack on a Russian airfield RBC Ukrainian secret service HUR may be responsible.
Russian officials said loudly Newsweek Not yet commenting on recent developments. Various Telegram channels and Ukrainian one 24 channels He shared Videos showing explosions. Ukrainian journalist Andriy Tsaplienko reported on the incidents, pointing out that the base conducts strategic bombing and therefore would be targeted.
This is not the first time Ukraine has attacked Putin’s Engels-2 base
Despite suggestions from various sources, the cause of the outbreak remains unclear and remains under investigation. However, insiders are convinced that the order came from Kiev, as previous attacks on the base in March this year can also be traced back to Ukrainian drone strikes.
In January, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that a drone had been shot down in the Saratov region. AstraThe Telegram channel, run by independent journalists, said at the time that two drones had been shot down over the Engels-2 air base.
Putin fears a Ukrainian attack on his nuclear bombers
And one person was killed in December 2022 Drone attack on air force base Six Russian soldiers. The Russian Defense Ministry said air defense systems shot down the drones, and the soldiers fell to their deaths. According to information from B.R This attack was followed by another attack on Engels-2 airfield in the same month.
These attacks made Russia a little worried. Putin reportedly took the move to protect his plane from an attack in Ukraine last year. September 1, 2023 satellite image released (LM)
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