A massive explosion rocked Russia’s Engels airbase after a daring Ukrainian drone strike deep inside Russian territory. The airfield, home to nuclear-capable Tupolev Tu-160 bombers, went up in flames, with verified footage showing fire and smoke engulfing the area. Ten people were reportedly injured, and residents were forced to evacuate. Ukraine claims the attack triggered secondary ammunition explosions, while Russia says its air defenses downed 132 drones. This strike marks a significant escalation in the conflict, targeting a key military site nearly 700 km from the front lines.
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00:00Ukraine has launched a daring drone strike deep inside Russian territory,
00:04targeting the Engels Air Base, home to Russia's nuclear-capable bombers.
00:09Verified footage shows a massive blast ripping through the area,
00:13sending fire and smoke into the sky.
00:15Local authorities confirmed 10 people were injured
00:18and nearby residents had to evacuate.
00:21This base has been crucial for Russian airstrikes on Ukraine,
00:24and Kyiv claims its attack set off secondary explosions of ammunition.
00:28Russian officials say their air defenses shot down 132 drones,
00:32but the damage is undeniable.
00:35Engels Air Base has been a target before,
00:37but this latest strike shows Ukraine's growing ability
00:40to hit strategic Russian military sites far beyond the front lines.
00:44What does this mean for the future of the war?
00:46Is this a turning point?