Zelensky claims Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian bomber in Engels
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a Tu-95MS bomber was "defeated" in Engels, Saratov region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that SBU military personnel "defeated" a Tu-95MS bomber in Engels, Saratov region.
Consensus
- Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky claimed that the Ukrainian special forces unit 'Alpha' of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) destroyed a Russian Tu-95MS aircraft at the Engels airbase.
- The aircraft was described as a strategic bomber or missile carrier used to attack Ukraine.
- The attack occurred at the military airfield in Engels, Saratov Oblast.
- The incident took place during the night, with reports of explosions and drone activity over the city.
- Russian authorities, including the governor of Saratov Oblast Roman Busargin, did not confirm or comment on the attack but acknowledged the threat of drones.
- The attack on the airbase is part of a broader series of Ukrainian strikes, including one on an oil refinery in Yaroslavl Oblast.
Points of divergence
- Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian army destroyed a missile carrier (ракетоносец) in Engels, and also claimed that the Ukrainian army attacked an oil refinery in Yaroslavl Oblast. — tg_tvrain
- Zelensky mentioned that the Ukrainian military delivered 'just responses' to Russia's war in the Black Sea, in addition to the strikes on the oil refinery and the airbase. — tg_bbcrussian
- Satellite images from Exilenova+ and AviVector showed a Tu-95MS with a heavily damaged right wing, and noted this was the second Tu-95 targeted in 1.5 months; one was previously damaged without a tail section. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Residents of Engels reported explosions and a large number of drones throughout the previous night. — tg_idelrealii
Coverage (4 sources)
- Zelensky claims strike on Russian strategic bomber at airbase in Engels — The Moscow Times
- Zelenskyy reports that Ukrainian forces in Engels destroyed a Russian missile carrier — Дождь (Telegram)
- Zelenskyy reports downing of bomber in Engels — BBC News Русская служба
- Vladimir Zelenskyy claims "downing of TU-95MS bomber" in Engels city of Saratov region — Idel.Реалии
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