Russian bombers flee to Far East after operation Spiderweb attack. Tu-95 will now need 23 hours for Ukraine missile missions
Moscow moved aircraft to Anadyr and Yelizovo, even further from Ukrainian borders.
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Russia’s Tu-160 bomber use in missile attack last night proves Tu-95 shortage after operation Spiderweb, Militarnyi says
To launch 36 cruise missiles, Russia had to use more costly and complex Tu-160s alongside Tu-95s.
Ukrainian spies incinerate Russian aircraft that fired 2,837 missiles at civilian targets
For months, Ukrainian intelligence meticulously tracked every cruise missile launch and activated a retaliation strike from James Bond movies on 1 June.
Meet First Contact’s Osa: Ukrainian FPV drone used to strike Russian bombers in Spiderweb operation
Image evidence and drone specs point to First Contact's AI-capable Osa ("Wasp") model.
Russia cannot produce new Tu-160s or Tu-95s — only repair Soviet-era ones, says expert after Ukraine’s historic Spiderweb operation
The operation Pavutynnia has destroyed over 40 Russian aircraft worth $7 billion.
Ukraine destroys strategic bombers Moscow cannot replace
The Soviet-era planes hit by Ukrainian AI drones are beyond repair and reproduction.
Explosions and fire reported at Russia’s Engels-2 strategic bomber base after SBU drone assault (video)
As of 13:30, fires and explosions continued to rage at the airbase following the early morning attack.
Media: Two drones attack Russian Engels-2 strategic bombers’ base 630 km from Ukraine
Two drones reportedly struck Russia's Engels-2 strategic bomber base in Saratov Oblast over 600km from Ukraine, attack extent is unclear but base hosts bombers launching devastating missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.