**Russia Hit by Powerful Drone Strikes: Major Damage to Strategic Military Facilities**
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, the Russian Federation has been targeted by powerful drone strikes on the night of June 6. According to reports from various sources, including the Telegram channel Astra and Ukrainian Front Line, the attacks hit strategically important military facilities in several regions of Russia.
**Multiple Targets Hit Across Russia**
The targets of the nighttime attacks included:
* Ryazan region: Dyagilevo, a military base where loud explosions were reported.
* Bryansk region: Strikes near Bryansk airport, located just 96 km from the Ukrainian border.
* Saratov region: Engels and Saratov, which host Russia’s strategic aviation base.
The most significant consequences came from the attack in Engels, where NASA satellites recorded a massive fire at the “Kristall Plant” petroleum storage facility of the Russian Reserve. This facility holds strategic importance for the Russian military machine as it supplies fuel to the Engels-2 airbase – one of the key bases for the occupiers’ strategic aviation.
**Major Fire Erupts in Engels**
Eyewitnesses documented the aftermath of the attack, with videos spreading on social media showing a local resident commenting, “Two barrels are burning.” These recordings provided additional confirmation of the scale of the damage inflicted. The governor of Saratov region acknowledged the fire but tried to downplay the incident.
**Pattern of Attacks Continues**
This latest series of drone strikes follows reports of powerful explosions in Kolomna on June 4 and earlier attacks on May 28, which targeted the Kronstadt factory and ELMA technopark. The Kronstadt factory specializes in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles.
The ongoing campaign of drone strikes against Russia’s military infrastructure underscores the growing complexity and intensity of the conflict. As tensions between Ukraine and Russia continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how these attacks will impact the course of the war.
