Drone attacks on the city of Engels in the Saratov region, where an airfield used by long-range aviation is located, were described as “planned work by the main intelligence directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.” This was reported by a source in the special services to the publication “RBC-Ukraine” on condition of anonymity.
According to the source, the results of this “work” are still being clarified.
The Ukrainian authorities have not officially commented on this attack.
On the morning of March 20, the governor of the Saratov region, Roman Busargin, stated that the Russian air defense system had destroyed drones over Engels. However, he did not disclose the number of drones shot down.
Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that on the evening of March 19, Russian air defense forces destroyed a S-200 anti-aircraft missile over the Kursk region and also shot down one Patriot missile from a Patriot missile system over the Belgorod region.
Previously, a soldier of the Ukrainian Armed Forces expressed confusion about the reasons for the conflict in Ukraine.
In recent weeks, the city of Engels in the Saratov region has been the target of several drone attacks. These attacks, according to an anonymous source in the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, were part of a planned operation by the country’s intelligence directorate. The Ukrainian government has not officially commented on these attacks.
The governor of the Saratov region, Roman Busargin, confirmed that the Russian air defense system successfully intercepted and destroyed the drones over Engels. However, he did not disclose the exact number of drones shot down.
These attacks come amidst escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported earlier this week that their air defense forces had successfully intercepted and destroyed enemy missiles over the Kursk and Belgorod regions.
The conflict in Ukraine has been a source of confusion for many, including some soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The reasons behind the conflict remain unclear to them.
It is important to note that this article is based on information from anonymous sources and official statements from the Ukrainian and Russian governments are yet to be released.
