Saratov, Russia – A state of emergency has been declared in Russia’s Saratov Oblast after an attack targeted an oil refinery in the city of Engels. The incident, which Russian officials are attributing to a Ukrainian drone strike, caused significant disruption in the region.
According to local authorities, debris from one of the drones reportedly fell onto a bridge connecting Engels to the regional capital, Saratov. While no casualties or severe damage to the bridge have been reported, the situation has led to heightened security and restricted movement in the area.
Russian media outlets highlighted that the attack underscores the increasing reach and intensity of drone warfare in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Saratov region, located hundreds of kilometers from the Ukrainian border, has been the site of previous drone-related incidents targeting key infrastructure.
Ukrainian officials have not commented on the attack, following their usual stance of neither confirming nor denying involvement in operations conducted on Russian soil.
Further updates are expected as the situation unfolds.
