--- title: "Threat from the South: Russia Lifts Four Tu-22M3 Bombers from Engels Airfield" description: "Russia has launched four strategic Tu-22M3 bombers into the air from the Engels-2 airfield. The Ukrainian Air Force has warned of the threat of Kh-22 missile launches targeting the southern regions of the country. Citizens are advised not to ignore alarm signals and to seek shelter immediately. πŸš¨βœˆοΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦" date: 2026-07-15T16:20:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/threat-from-the-south-russia-lifts-four-tu-22m3-bombers-from-engels-airfield tags: [engels-2, tu-22m3, ukraine-air-force, kh-22] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Threat from the South: Russia Lifts Four Tu-22M3 Bombers from Engels Airfield ![Russian Tu-22M3 bomber takes off from Engels airfield β€” part of operation to strengthen southern presence amid geopolitical tensions](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/15/rossiya-podnyala-v-vozduh-chetyre-bombardirovshchika-tu-22m3/rossiya-podnyala-v-vozduh-chetyre-bombardirovshchika-tu-22m3-1.webp) The situation in Ukraine's airspace has intensified. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has recorded a mass takeoff of strategic bombers from Russian territory. According to military data, a group of four Tu-22M3 aircraft has taken off from the "Engels-2" airfield. ### Risk of Missile Strike The Ukrainian Air Force command has warned of a real threat of the use of Kh-22 cruise missiles. According to operational information, a possible launch could be made from the southern direction. This means that the southern regions of the country are primarily at risk. ### Recommendations for the Population Military authorities urge citizens to be extremely vigilant. In the event of an air raid alarm, it is necessary to immediately leave open spaces and take shelter in the nearest bomb shelter. Ignoring alarm signals can lead to tragic consequences.