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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian airbase used to attack its cities, using a drone similar to the Russian Shahed

16 juillet 2026 à 15:20

Smoke seen on the horizon reportedly coming from Russia's Engels-2 airbase in Saratov, following a drone strike on 16 July 2026. Photo: Exilenova+

A reported overnight drone attack targeted Russia's Engels-2 strategic airbase in Saratov Oblast on 16 July, with open-source analysts identifying a fire on the installation that hosts bombers used in missile attacks against Ukraine.

The monitoring Telegram channel Exilenova+ reported that multiple drones targeted the airbase overnight. Videos published by the channel appeared to show a fire burning on or near the military installation.

Independent Russian outlet Astra reported, based on open-source analysis, that a fire broke out on the airbase following the strike.

Shahed-like drone design draws attention

Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi noted that footage recorded by local residents appeared to show drones visually resembling Iranian-designed Shahed loitering munitions, which Russia has used extensively to strike Ukrainian cities and infrastructure throughout its full-scale invasion.

The outlet noted that visually similar drones have been observed during previous Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia.

An unidentified Ukrainian drone, visually resembling the Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drone, used to attack Russia's Engels-2 airbase on 16 July 2026. Photo: Exilenova+
An unidentified Ukrainian drone, visually resembling the Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drone, used to attack Russia's Engels-2 airbase on 16 July 2026. Photo: Exilenova+

Base used for missile attacks on Ukraine

Engels-2 is one of Russia's principal strategic aviation bases and hosts Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers, which Russia regularly uses to launch Kh-101 cruise missiles against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

The base also stores munitions, fuel, and maintenance equipment supporting Russia's long-range bomber fleet. Militarnyi noted that Russia expanded the airbase last year by constructing additional aircraft parking areas to accommodate more strategic bombers.

The airbase has been targeted repeatedly since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, reflecting Ukraine's campaign to degrade Russia's long-range strike capabilities deep behind the front line.

Explosions reported across Engels

Residents of the Russian cities of Saratov and Engels reported hearing multiple explosions beginning around 2:30 a.m. local time, according to monitoring channels.

Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin acknowledged a drone attack on the region, saying civilian infrastructure in Engels had been damaged but reporting no casualties. He did not confirm any strike on the military airfield.

According to Astra, one drone also struck a residential apartment building about two kilometers from the airbase. Militarnyi reported that local residents also described power outages following the explosions, with social media users suggesting a substation may have been hit. 

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