Explosions heard in Engels and Saratov: Drones attack airfield and oil refinery
Russians complain about explosions once again (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
In the early hours of February 11, explosions were reported in the Russian cities of Engels and Saratov, located in the Saratov region. Russian residents are claiming a drone attack, according to Russian Telegram channels.
According to the SHOT and Mash channels, at least 11 explosions were heard over Engels at around 4 a.m. local time. Gunfire, resembling automatic weapons, was also reportedly heard. The sounds appeared to come from the direction of the local airfield.
Additionally, residents reported that an alarm system was activated, waking many of them. Preliminary reports suggest that several aerial targets were allegedly destroyed. Shortly before the explosions, the governor of the Saratov region had warned of a potential drone attack threat to the region.
Later, SHOT published a video claiming to capture one of the powerful explosions in Engels that occurred during the night.
Simultaneously with the attack on Engels, explosions were also reported in Saratov. According to residents, a fire broke out near the local oil refinery following the blasts.
As of now, no official information has been released regarding the aftermath of the attacks in either case.
Drone attacks on Russia
On the night of February 10, unidentified drones targeted Krasnodar and the Afipsky oil refinery in the Krasnodar region.
According to Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation, the Afipsky refinery is one of Russia's key oil processing facilities, with a capacity of 6.25 million tons of oil per year.
Kovalenko emphasized that this refinery plays a strategic role for the enemy in supplying fuel to military equipment, particularly along the southern front.
