Ukraine Launches Long-Range Drone Strikes on Engels Airbase and Saratov Oil Refinery
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of overnight drone strikes targeting strategic Russian infrastructure deep inside Russian territory on August 2, 2026. Monitoring channels and local reports confirmed significant hits on the Engels military airbase, a known hub for Russian strategic bombers, and an oil refinery located in the Saratov region. These operations signify a continued intensification of Kyiv's campaign to degrade Russia's military logistics and energy production capabilities located far from the frontlines of the conflict.