UAV
UAV event in Engels-2 Air Base area, Russian Federation on Thu 16th July 2026
16th July 2026
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🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of July 19, 05:10 UTC
On the night of July 16, the Security Service of Ukraine destroyed a Tu-95MS strategic bomber at Engels-2 Air Base.
Two Tu-95MS were at Engels Air Base for a long period of time and conducted rotations, maintenance, and training.
The tail section of the Tu-95MS was completely destroyed and is beyond repair.
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Russian Federation (RUS)
( Engels-2 Air Base area )
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