Ukraine has executed a bold, large-scale drone assault on a Russian Air Force fuel storage facility deep within enemy territory. The attack resulted in significant explosions and fires, forcing Russian authorities to consider declaring a state of emergency as they scrambled to contain the situation.
On Wednesday, an Air Force refueling installation in Saratov Oblast, Russia, exploded and subsequently caught fire. Local authorities have mobilized to address the crisis. Reuters reported that Russian officials are contemplating declaring a state of emergency. Ukraine’s extensive drone operation triggered the incident. Saratov Governor Roman Busargin confirmed via Telegram that Saratov and surrounding areas were subjected to a large-scale drone attack overnight. He added that drone debris had damaged industrial facilities.
Busargin emphasized that a crisis response center has been established at the affected site, asserting they possess adequate resources to combat the blaze. While no Russian military casualties have been reported, local media outlets stated that two firefighters lost their lives and another was injured during the firefighting efforts.
Despite Busargin’s assurances, reports indicate that the fire continues to spread. The governor stated that if the fire expanded to Engels, a state of emergency would be declared. Engels is situated 454 miles southeast of Moscow. According to Reuters, the city houses bases for long-range bombers crucial to Russia’s strategic nuclear forces.
Intelligence suggests that the explosions and fires were a direct result of the Ukrainian drone strike. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have intercepted thirty-two Ukrainian drones, with eleven of them shot down over Saratov Oblast.
The Ukrainian military confirmed on social media that they successfully targeted a Russian oil storage facility in Engels, stating that this depot had supplied fuel to the enemy’s strategic aircraft stationed at the military airfield.
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