Event Brief
Ukraine says it destroyed bomber at Russia’s Engels base
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Summary: Zelenskyy said Ukraine destroyed a Russian strategic bomber used for missile strikes on Ukraine.
WHO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT: Zelenskyy said Ukraine destroyed a Russian strategic bomber at the Engels airbase.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: Engels airbase, Russia
WHY: The bomber was used by Russia for missile strikes on Ukraine.
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