YLE: Russia expands factory producing bombers Ukraine just destroyed in Operation Spiderweb
New hangars won't fix sanctions blocking Western components or workforce shortages hampering assembly lines.
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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.
Zelenskyy: Russian truckers had no idea they were transporting Ukraine’s secret drone arsenal
Ukrainian President revealed that Russian truck drivers who transported the drones used in Ukraine's devastating attack on Russian airfields were unaware of their cargo, believing they were hauling mobile houses rather than concealed weapons systems.
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.
Trojan truck op: Kyiv destroys “34%” of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet within hours with truck-launched FPV drones (updated)
Zelenskyy said the operation was planned inside Russia, right next to an FSB office, and involved drone operators across three time zones.
Ukraine destroys strategic bombers Moscow cannot replace
The Soviet-era planes hit by Ukrainian AI drones are beyond repair and reproduction.
Ukraine rewrites Budapest Memorandum with 40 burning Russian jets targeted by drones launched from cargo trucks
A coordinated drone strike inside Russia marks a new chapter in Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty and security.
Breaking: Russian strategic bombers ablaze en masse under SBU drone attack (video)
Sources report over 40 aircraft targeted, including A-50, Tu-95, Tu-22M3 bombers at two major bases, 2,000 and 4,000 km from Ukraine.
Satellite images confirm destruction of missile warehouse at Russia’s Shaykovka airbase
Ukrainian drones targeted the facility on 31 March.
Russians launch missile strikes on Kyiv, Shostka, Odesa on 31 December
Russian attacks damaged residential houses and other civilian infrastructure, with no reported casualties. Update: one injured.
Russian bomber pilot linked to missile strikes on civilians killed with hammer in Russia
Dmitry Golenkov served as chief of staff of an aviation squadron, and was found dead with head injuries likely "caused by hammer," per HUR.
Russian strategic bomber fires missile at civilian cargo vessel en route to Egypt near Snake Island
While no casualties were reported, the attack raises concerns about the potential impact on global food security.
Two drones allegedly shot down approaching Russia’s Olenya air base near Finland 1,750+ km from Ukraine
Russian sources claim Ukrainian drones targeted a bomber base in Murmansk Oblast near Finland, with two drones reportedly shot down today near Olenya air base and three more yesterday. Russians fired upon their civilian aircraft during the attack.
Russia struggles to maintain aging Tu-22M3 bomber fleet amid losses
Russia's Tu-22M3 strategic bomber fleet is diminishing due to production cessation since 1993, recent losses in Ukraine, accidents, and modernization difficulties.
Ukraine claims successful strike on Russian strategic bombers
Ukrainian intelligence claims two Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers were damaged in an explosion at the Olenya airfield in Russia's Murmansk region on 25 July.
Zelenskyy praises intelligence unit for long-range strike likely on Russia’s air base near Finland
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy commends military intelligence for a 1800km-range precision strike, likely referencing the attack on Russia's Olenya airbase. Finland's President Stubb addresses the incident, urging citizens to adapt to the war's proximity and Ukraine's use of all means for victory.
Media: Ukrainian drones strike Russian TU-22M3 bomber 1,800 km from front
Russian bombers at Olenya airbase in Murmansk Oblast have launched missile strikes on Ukraine since the full-scale war began.
“Week-long ambush” preceded historic Russian Tu-22 bomber downing, Ukraine intel chief says, confirming S-200 use
Ukraine's military intelligence chief reveals details of the successful operation to down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber, confirms the use of the S-200 surface-to-air missile.
Media sources: Ukraine used old S-200 long-range SAM system to down Russia’s Tu-22M3 strategic bomber for the first time
Ukraine claims shooting down a Russian Tu-22M strategic bomber. Intelligence sources say Ukraine used the old S-200 SAM system to hit the aircraft from 300 kilometers away.
Ukrainian reconnaissance officer Oleh Babii leads destruction of Russian bombers in 2023
In the summer of 2023, Lieutenant Colonel Oleh Babii infiltrated Russian territory, covering over 600 km on foot to destroy the enemy’s Tu-22M3 aircraft used by the Russian army to strike Ukraine.