Russia reported a drone attack on a military airfield in the Saratov region.

Unknown drones have attacked a military airfield in the Saratov region of Russia.

Governor Roman Busargin reported this information.

According to him, there are no reports of destruction or casualties, but emergency services are currently working at the site.

The official claims that UAVs were shot down, but the Russian Ministry of Defense did not report this in the morning briefing.

At this time, no details regarding the drone attack in the Saratov region are available. Local Telegram channels have also not provided information about the consequences.

It is important to emphasize that the military airfield "Engels-2" is located in the Saratov region, where strategic bombers Tu-95MS and Tu-160 are stationed. These aircraft are used to launch missile strikes on Ukrainian territory. The airfield is equipped with the necessary infrastructure to service large and heavy aircraft.

Recall that "Engels-2" has faced drone attacks on multiple occasions. For instance, on March 20, 2024, special forces from the Main Intelligence Directorate conducted strikes on the airfield using Ukrainian "Lutiy" drones.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that on the night of September 10, kamikaze drones launched a mass attack on regions of Russia. Reports of drone attacks and explosions were noted in at least six regions.