Contents tagged with Saratov
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Ukrainian strike on Engels airbase highlights Russia's air defense vulnerabilities
While the recent Ukrainian strike on Russia’s Engels airbase is noteworthy, military analyst Alexander Kovalenko shifts focus to a broader issue: Russia's critical shortage of air defense systems.
As it stands, Russia has entered a phase of severe air defense deficiencies. Yet, that is only part of the story.
During both the Soviet era and modern-day Russia, the nation has never fully secured its airspace. From the time of the USSR to Russia today, there have always been areas with fully …
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Massive fire continues at oil depot in Russia’s Engels airbase following Ukrainian drone strike
For the second consecutive day, Russian emergency services are battling to contain the blaze at the Rosrezerv oil depot in Engels, Saratov region, following a strike by Ukrainian drones.
On Thursday, January 9, regional governor Roman Busargin took to Telegram to report ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of the UAV attack, following an emergency commission meeting that included deputy head of Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ilya Denisov. Despite the escalating situation, …
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Ukrainian drones target Russian Engels airbase in Saratov region
Russian media outlets report that early morning on December 10, Ukrainian drones allegedly attacked the Engels military airfield. The information was confirmed by the region's governor, Roman Busargin, who stated that there were no damages or casualties. Emergency services are currently at the scene, addressing the situation.
"All necessary emergency services are conducting operations at the site. Preliminary reports indicate no damage or injuries," Busargin wrote on his Telegram channel. He …
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Ukrainian drones strike Rosneft's oil refinery in Saratov
Ukrainian intelligence units reportedly struck a refinery in Saratov, Russia. The Saratov Refinery, part of Rosneft’s infrastructure, processes about 7.2 million tons of oil. On the night of November 8, drones from Ukraine’s intelligence agency allegedly targeted the plant, leaving the Russian oil industry potentially losing a significant capability.
Despite these claims, Russian authorities dismissed any direct hit, attributing the incident to a fire caused by debris. They stated that this …
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Russia’s Saratov airport suspends flights amid drone strike threat
Saratov, a city in Russia, has halted operations at its airport amid concerns of a potential drone attack. Russian media report that Gagarin Airport has suspended all flights following a warning about the possibility of a drone strike.
Roman Busargin, the governor of the Saratov region, stated that emergency services have been placed on high alert after the Russian Ministry of Defense informed them of the potential threat. Situated on the right bank of the Volga River, Saratov faces the city …