Ukrainian Side Claims Heavy Damage to Russian Tu-95 Strategic Bombers
Xinhua News Agency, Kyiv, July 17 (Reporter Li Dongxu) The Security Service of Ukraine stated on social media on the 17th that it used drones to attack a Tu-95 strategic bomber located at the Engels military airport in Russia's Saratov region. According to preliminary information, the strategic bomber was severely damaged, with its tail completely detached.
The Security Service of Ukraine stated that the purpose of this attack was to carry out the task assigned by President Zelensky to weaken Russia's military and economic potential, indicating that Russian strategic bombers are no longer safe even when deployed at the most remote military airports.
The Ukrainian Security Service conducted a drone strike on a Tu-95 strategic bomber at Engels military airport in Saratov Oblast, Russia, on July 17. The bomber was severely damaged, with its tail completely detached. This operation aimed to weaken Russian military and economic capabilities, indicating that even remote military installations are no longer safe for Russian forces.
- Ukrainian Security Service conducted a drone strike on a Tu-95 strategic bomber.
- The bomber was severely damaged, with its tail completely detached.
- The strike was part of a mission to weaken Russian military and economic potential.
- The attack occurred at Engels military airport in Saratov Oblast, Russia.