Ukrainian Side Claims Heavy Damage to Russian Tu-95 Strategic Bombers

Source: Global Times
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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.

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
1 strategic bomber
Activity
Ukrainian drone strike
Location
Engels · Saratov Oblast · Russia
Unit
Ukrainian Security Service
Time
July 17
Equipment
droneTu-95 strategic bomber
Summary

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.

Key Facts
  • 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.