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Engels houses Tu-160 and Tu-95MS long-range strategic bombers, which have been involved in strikes on Ukraine. The airfield is situated 614 km from Ukraine’s border.
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Russia
Air reconnaissance on the NATO southeast frontier is intensifying, with Britain long leading the air ops effort and now France stepping in more. Americans are close to invisible – and not by stealth.
Mar. 13
Drones
The IRIS-T system has become a key element of Ukraine’s air defense strategy, providing high-precision interception against a wide range of aerial threats.
Mar. 13
Europe
Indications that European security is no longer a priority for the US are prompting traditional European allies to distance themselves from the Americans
Mar. 7
France
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 34 of 67 missiles launched by Russian forces alongside 100 Shahed drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Mar. 7
Russia
Russian missile attack hits a facility in Kharkiv amid massive strikes across Ukraine; at least seven casualties reported.
Updated: Mar. 7
War in Ukraine
Heavy – possibly the most concentrated to date – NATO air surveillance patrols preceded the long-range drone swarms, but there is no confirmation of coordination with the Ukrainian strike.
Feb. 26
Ukraine
The video caused a stir on Russian social media, with the “Svarshchiki” Telegram channel reacting writing, “We haven’t unpacked the ‘Oreshnik’ for a long time.”
Feb. 24
War in Ukraine
Russia is producing a jet-powered Shahed-238 equivalent, upgrading the Shahed-136 with a 90 kg warhead, Chinese components, and new antenna, while using Telegram bots.
Feb. 20
War in Ukraine
Video confirms F-16s are flying not only air defense mission, but the multi-role Vipers are also flying ground attack missions loaded with precision guided bombs plus its standard air-to-air missiles.
Feb. 12
Drones
Engels Airbase in the Saratov region houses Russia’s strategic bombers, including Tu-95MS and Tu-160 aircraft, frequently used to launch cruise missile strikes on Ukraine.
Feb. 11
Drones
The Russian “Frogfoot” attack plane was reportedly destroyed using the Igla man-portable air-defense (MANPAD) system. Pilot extraction was thwarted by Ukrainian drones attacking the rescue helicopter.
Feb. 9
War in Ukraine
Most pilots would say it’s a moderate upgrade for Ukraine’s air-to-air capability and a serious one for air-to-ground. Even a few Mirages in Ukraine will force Russia to re-evaluate the battlespace.
Feb. 8
Europe
Ukrainian and Russian sources confirm a wave of robot planes pounded a Russian military airfield. Flight tracking data points to a US Air Force recon op hours before the drones hit.
Feb. 6
France
With their arrival, the Mirage 2000s became the second Western fighter aircraft provided to Ukraine, following the delivery of F-16s.
Feb. 6
War in Ukraine
According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the airfield serves as a base for Russian Shahed drones and aircraft operating over Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
Feb. 6
Engels houses Tu-160 and Tu-95MS long-range strategic bombers, which have been involved in strikes on Ukraine. The airfield is situated 614 km from Ukraine’s border.
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