Tupolev Tu-95

On the morning of 28 November, Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting multiple regions. The Ukrainian Air Force reported the activity of strategic Tu-95MS bombers from the Olenya airfield in Murmansk Oblast. Initially, four bombers were observed flying in a southeasterly direction, with their number later updated to seven.

On the morning of November 21, 2024, Russian forces launched a series of missile attacks on the city of Dnipro, targeting businesses and critical infrastructure. Between 05:00 and 07:00, an intercontinental ballistic missile was fired from Russia's Astrakhan Oblast, while a MiG-31K fighter jet launched a Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched missile from Tambov Oblast.

Russia has fired an ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region against Ukraine, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday morning.

According to the same statement, in the wave that occurred between 5 and 7 this morning, the Dnipro area was targeted.

In addition to the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal ballistic missile , the Russian forces fired seven Kh-101 cruise missiles.

Russia is developing its most technically advanced combat aircraft to date, intended to replace the Tu-22M, Tu-95, and Tu-160. Despite grand plans, the project appears to be a costly endeavor with billions potentially being wasted, according to UNIAN.

In this photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Thursday, July 25, 2024, A H-6K long-range bomber of the Chinese air force, upper left, is seen escorted by a Su-30 fighter of the Russian air force during a joint Russia-China air patrol.

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'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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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.