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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Refinery, Airfield

3/22/2026

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces' drone strikes targeted the Saratov oil refinery and Engels-2 airfield in Russia's Saratov and Samara oblasts overnight, injuring two people.
Residents reported power outages and fires, with footage shared on social media.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have not confirmed these strikes.
The Engels-2 airfield, 450 kilometers from Ukraine, is crucial for Russian strategic bombers used in attacks on Ukraine.

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces' drone strikes targeted the Saratov oil refinery and Engels-2 airfield in Russia's Saratov and Samara oblasts overnight, injuring two people.
Residents reported power outages and fires, with footage shared on social media.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have not confirmed these strikes.
The Engels-2 airfield, 450 kilometers from Ukraine, is crucial for Russian strategic bombers used in attacks on Ukraine.