Strategic bombers
Night Assault: Ukraine Reports Drone and Missile Attacks Across Six Regions
Ukraine's air force has reported a significant night assault involving drones and missiles across six regions of the country. Of the 30 drones and missiles launched, Ukrainian forces managed to shoot down 29, according to Mykola Oleshchuk, Air Force Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Ukraine Claims Destruction of Russian Strategic Bomber
Ukraine's military announced the destruction of a Russian Tu-22 strategic bomber, allegedly involved in nighttime airstrikes targeting Ukrainian cities.
Ukraine military raises air alerts, warns of missile threat
Ukraine's military raised air alerts nationwide on Tuesday, warning there was a threat of missile strikes from Russian bombers.
"Missile danger in areas where the air alert is on! Threat of launching cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft. A total of 16 Tu-95MS strategic bombers are in the air," the air force said on Telegram.
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The world laughs at them; Here's how Russians "protect" strategic bombers from drones
Stationed at the base, the Tu-95 strategic bomber is uniquely protected by the unconventional use of car tires.
These tires are strategically positioned along the entire length of both wings and a small segment of the upper fuselage. This unusual arrangement serves a specific purpose - to provide a defense mechanism against potential drone attacks.