Russian air force officer attacked in Engels, attacker reportedly fired from a motorcycle
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- A Russian air force officer was hospitalized after an apparent attack in Engels in Saratov region, according to Russian media.
- The attacker reportedly fired at the officer from a motorcycle.
- Engels hosts a Russian air base used by bombers in attacks against Ukraine and has repeatedly faced Ukrainian drone attacks.
A Russian air force officer was taken to hospital with injuries after an apparent assassination attempt in Engels, in Russia’s Saratov region. The attacker reportedly fired from a motorcycle.
Russian media cited investigators and other sources in reporting the incident. The available details did not establish who carried out the attack or provide further information about the officer’s condition.
Engels is home to an air base from which Russian bombers launch attacks against Ukraine. The city and its airport have repeatedly come under attack by Ukrainian drones.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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