Ukraine Hits Russian Tu-95 Bomber
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Ukraine's Security Service struck a Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber at an airbase in Russia's Saratov region. The strike was carried out by the agency's Alpha special operations unit using drones operated by the SBU's Alpha Center for Special Operations. This marks the second such incident in roughly six weeks.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine employing drones for strategic strikes against Russian military assets. This demonstrates the increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles in modern warfare.
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