Russia loses 96 cruise missiles in Ukrainian attack on Engels-2 air base
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Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:06:12 +0200
Russia has lost 96 airlaunched cruise missiles as a result of a strike by the Ukrainian defence forces on the Russian military air base Engels2 on 20 March.
Source General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Quote Updated information indicates that the enemy lost 96 airlaunched cruise missiles as a result of the strike by the Ukrainian defence forces on the Russian Aerospace Forces air base Engels2 on 20 March 2025, including due to secondary detonation.
Details According to Ukrainian military calculations, these munitions were intended for three missile strikes during MarchApril 2025.
In addition, strikes on aircraft fuel storage sites led to the destruction of significant reserves, negatively impacting the Russian ability to sustain combat operations.
Background Engels2 is a key base for Russias strategic aircraft.
It is home to Tu95MS, Tu22M3 and Tu160 bombers as well as depots storing FAB and guided aerial bombs and cruise missiles.
Aircraft that launch missile strikes on Ukraine take off from this airfield. Explosions at the Engels air base in Russias Saratov Oblast on the night of 1920 March were the result of a joint operation by Ukraines Security Service SSU and the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
UK intelligence considers the Ukrainian defence forces attack on the Russian air base Engels2 on the night of 1920 March to be the most successful strike against Russia in 2025.
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