General of the Army of Ukraine, head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Mykola Malomuzh said that now the actions of the Russians will not go unpunished, the Defense Ministry of Ukraine is increasing the resource of UAVs and long-range missile systems

He told about this on the air of the "Espresso" TV channel.



"Today, our defense-industrial complex has already installed lines for the production of long-range missile systems that can hit up to 1,000 km, and most importantly, these are UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles - ed.), which really fly even 600 km today, and for 800 km, and for 1,200 km. We can reach not only Engels, but also to Moscow and beyond. Therefore, the defense industry of Ukraine continues to increase this resource," the Ukrainian army general emphasized.

What is known about the explosions in Engels

On the night of December 26,

explosions rang out at the Russian air base in Engels in the Saratov region.

The Russian Federation claims that a drone was shot down, resulting in the death of three people and the injury of four. 

The Baza telegram channel claims that after the successful downing of the UAV, a fire broke out that covered 120 square meters.

Rescuers and firefighters were sent there.

In addition to the dead, they also write about the hospitalization of four wounded.

The first attack on the Engels Air Base took place three weeks earlier.

On December 5, explosions rang out at two Russian airfields: at the air base in Engels and at the Diaghilev airfield in the Ryazan region.

As a result of the attack on Engels, two Tu-95 missile-carrying bombers were damaged.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation confirmed the attack on military airfields and announced the launch of jet drones.

"Engels" military airfield - what is the importance of this air base

The military airfield "Engels" in the Saratov region is home to the strategic aviation base of the Russian Federation, which is part of the nuclear triad.

Tu-95 strategic bombers capable of carrying nuclear ammunition are based at the air base.

Also, it is from this base that Russian troops launch massive missile strikes.

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