Ukraine Strikes Russian Bomber
4 sources · first reported 2d ago
Ukraine's Security Service struck a Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber at the Engels-2 airbase in Russia's Saratov region. The strike was carried out by the SBU's Alpha special operations unit using drones.
Why it matters
The strike demonstrates Ukraine's ability to conduct long-range attacks against Russian military targets, potentially altering the balance of power in the conflict.
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