Oil depot burns for four days in Russia's Engels after drone strike

The governor of the Saratov region, Roman Busargin, reports.

According to him, the area of the fire “at industrial enterprises” (an oil depot at the Engels-2 military airfield - ed.) in Engels has decreased by 80%. The amount of smoke has also decreased, the official added.

“The fuel burning process continues, and experts are taking all necessary measures. Experts continue to monitor the air quality on an ongoing basis,” Busargin said.

• On the night of January 8, a drone attack was reported in the Russian city of Engels, Saratov region. Ukrainian defense forces hit a Russian oil depot.
• Military expert Oleksandr Kovalenko pointed out that the strike on Engels, home to Russia's largest strategic aviation base, highlights the country's severe shortage of air defense systems.
• Defense Express expert group believes that Ukraine's strike on the oil depot in Engels was an attempt to disrupt Russia's massive air attack on Ukraine.