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.
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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.