Satellite images appear to show Russian Tu-95MS bomber hit at Engels

Satellite images posted online on August 28 suggest a Russian Tu-95MS bomber sustained damage at the Engels-2 air base, according to Ukrainian Telegram channel Exilenova+. The photo caption reported that the strategic bomber was struck overnight. The Strategic Aviation Telegram channel identified the target as a Tu-95MS used for training flights, stating the aircraft could not be repaired.

Earlier that same day, monitoring channels reported drone attacks on Russian city of Engels and the Engels-2 air base. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Alpha unit of the Security Service of Ukraine had targeted a Tu-95MS missile-carrying aircraft in Engels. He noted that such aircraft are typically used to launch strikes against Ukraine.

This incident marked the second strategic bomber struck by the SBU in recent months. In July, another Tu-95MS suffered critical damage, with its tail section completely severed, according to the SBU.