Ukraine Bombs Russian Airfield 435 Miles from Front Lines Where Russia Houses Nuclear Bombers

03-20-2025 • The Gateway Pundit

Ukrainian forces backed by Western munitions and technology struck a major Russian strategic bomber airfield on Thursday with drones, 435 miles from the Ukrainian front lines.

The strike ignited a massive explosion and sent a huge blast of fire into the air at Engels-2 airbase in Russia.

Videos posted by Reuters showed a huge blast spreading out from the airfield and wrecking nearby cottages.

Russia reportedly called this the largest drone attack ever.

Russia claims the "largest drone attack ever" on Saratov region, with the Engels-2 military airfield — home to strategic bombers — under fire.

Locals report thick smoke visible from a district 10 km away. Meanwhile, evacuations have begun for residents near the airbase. pic.twitter.com/944hPwYh4O
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