"Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Military and Oil Facilities, Escalating Tensions"

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Drones attacked a Russian city housing a strategic bomber base, with three out of four drones reportedly falling near the military airbase. The base, Engels-2, is home to Russian Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers capable of nuclear and conventional long-range strikes. Ukrainian media reported that Kyiv's military intelligence agency orchestrated the attack, although Ukraine rarely officially takes responsibility for such strikes. This incident is part of a series of drone attacks on the Engels base, with previous attacks resulting in casualties and damage.
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