Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure in Belgorod and Engels

What we know

• 01Ukrainian drones reportedly struck warehouses and energy infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod region on 24 July 2026.
• 02A fire was reported overnight at Engels air base, which hosts Russia's heavy strategic bombers.
• 03Both strikes are consistent with Ukraine's stated 'logistical lockdown' campaign targeting Russian rear areas.
• 04Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian territory has been described as intensifying during this period.