US EditionUkraine launches more than 280 drones at Russia: Moscow
Over 280 drones targeted military and energy infrastructure across multiple Russian regions in retaliation for daily attacks on Ukraine, with 283 drones intercepted, Russia's Defense Ministry reported.
- On March 21, 2026, residents reported drone attacks and explosions in Saratov, Engels, and Tolyatti, with videos showing fires near Tolyattikauchuk and KuibyshevAzot, but the Kyiv Independent could not verify.
- Located about 450 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, Engels-2 hosts the 184th and 121st Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiments, making it a key target for Ukraine's long-range drone strikes.
- The Rosneft-owned Saratov oil refinery processes about 140,000 barrels daily, while Tolyatti's KuibyshevAzot and Tolyattikauchuk form a key industrial cluster producing fertilizers and synthetic rubber.
- Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin said two people were injured and multiple homes damaged, while local residents reported citywide power outages after the overnight strikes.
- OSINT group ASTRA identified KuibyshevAzot as the likely objective, while Ukraine's General Staff confirmed strikes on the Afipsky refinery and port infrastructure.
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Ukraine attacked Russia last night with more than 280 drones.
There's been the most massive raid in a year.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in Saratov, Russia, on Saturday night, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced. The exact extent of the damage is not yet known.
Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Saratov and chemical plant in Tolyatti during overnight attack on Russia
Overnight into March 21, attack drones targeted the Russian cities of Saratov and Tolyatti, where an oil refinery and a chemical enterprise came under attack. In particular, UAVs hit an oil refinery in Saratov, according to the Telegram channel "Exilenova+" ,which published related videos. Saratov region Governor Roman Busargin later confirmed that the region had indeed been attacked by drones, though he did not mention reports that the refinery…
Ukraine launched 283 drones on Russia on the night of Friday to Saturday, one of the highest numbers since the beginning of the conflict, said the Russian Ministry of Defence.
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