Drones Attack Russian Nuclear-Capable Aviation Hub

Drones attacked a southwestern Russian city, home of one of Russia's strategic bomber bases overnight, according to Russian authorities.

An unspecified number of drones were destroyed over the city of Engels, regional governor Roman Busargin said in a post to the Telegram messaging app on Wednesday. The Russian official did not offer any information on how many uncrewed vehicles were shot down, nor precise details on the target of the drones.

Russia's Defense Ministry said early on Wednesday that four drones were intercepted over the Saratov region, but did not elaborate.

The Engels-2 airbase houses Russian Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers, which have repeatedly launched missile strikes on Ukraine throughout the more than two years of war. The bombers are part of Russia's long-range aviation forces, capable of carrying out nuclear and conventional long-range strikes.

Engels-2 sits around 300 miles from the Ukrainian border, deep into Russian territory. Kyiv has previously targeted the base with drones.

"The air defense system worked promptly and effectively," Busargin said. "There were no casualties or damage to infrastructure from falling debris."

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