A hospital in the central Russian city of Engels has been damaged in what local officials are calling the largest Ukrainian drone attack to hit the area. The nearby regional capital, Saratov, also came under fire during the assault.
Governor Roman Busargin shared images on his Telegram account Thursday morning, showing the hospital with shattered windows. A woman was reported injured in the attack, which also resulted in a ruptured oxygen pipeline. Despite the damage, the governor reassured the public that emergency patients are being redirected to other medical facilities and that the quality of care at the hospital will not be affected.
Engels and Saratov are situated more than 600 kilometers from territories controlled by Kiev, located on opposite sides of the Volga River. A military airfield is located on the southeastern outskirts of Engels.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 54 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight in Saratov Region, with an additional 40 downed over Voronezh Region and 22 over Belgorod Region. Smaller numbers were intercepted across other regions, bringing the total to 132 drones intercepted by air defenses.
This attack comes amid ongoing negotiations for a partial ceasefire, aimed at halting long-range strikes on energy infrastructure by both sides. The ceasefire proposal, advocated by U.S. President Donald Trump, seeks to promote peace talks and establish a broader truce.
Multiple reputable news sources have reported on the recent Ukrainian drone attack targeting Russia's Engels airbase in the Saratov region. For detailed coverage, you can refer to the following articles:
These articles provide comprehensive information on the incident, including the extent of the damage, official responses, and the broader context of ongoing hostilities between Ukraine and Russia.
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