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Ukraine's Bold Drone Strike Ignites Crisis at Engels-2 Airbase

3/20/2025

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On March 20, 2025, Ukraine executed a bold drone strike on the Engels-2 airbase in Saratov, igniting fierce explosions and raging fires. The assault, aimed at an ammunition depot, left ten injured and damaged surrounding homes. In response, a state of emergency was declared, underscoring the strike's gravity as Russia relies on the base for military operations against Ukraine.

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On March 20, 2025, Ukraine executed a bold drone strike on the Engels-2 airbase in Saratov, igniting fierce explosions and raging fires. The assault, aimed at an ammunition depot, left ten injured and damaged surrounding homes. In response, a state of emergency was declared, underscoring the strike's gravity as Russia relies on the base for military operations against Ukraine.