On the night of June 17, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the activity of two Tu-95MSs that took off from the "Olenya" airfield in the Murmansk region. In case of a missile threat, it will be reported additionally.
Ukraine can reach military targets anywhere in Russia. The SBU's special operation struck 4 airfields, destroying 41 pieces of equipment worth over $7 billion.
After the attacks on airbases, Russia redeployed dozens of Tu-160, Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 strategic bombers to remote airfields in an attempt to minimize the risk of strikes.
Zelenskyy stated that the strategic bombers hit during the "Cobweb" operation were used by Russia to simulate missile strikes on NATO territory. A total of 41 aircraft were destroyed or damaged.
The SBU used its own-designed UAVs to strike four airfields in the Russian Federation where strategic aviation was based. The total losses of the enemy amounted to 41 units of equipment worth over $7 billion.
The SBU has released a video of the special operation "Spiderweb", as a result of which 41 enemy aircraft were hit. The cost of the damaged equipment exceeds 7 billion dollars.
Russia has intensified efforts to build aircraft shelters since autumn, with 14 locations identified. Construction is underway at airfields, in particular, after the loss of 41 aircraft.
The SBU has released a video of the "Spiderweb" special operation, where an FPV drone hits a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber. The cost of the damaged equipment exceeds $7 billion.
As a result of the SBU operation "Spiderweb", Russia suffered significant losses of strategic aviation. It will take years to restore the fleet of bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
Overnight, Russia launched 407 drones and 45 missiles, including 6 ballistic missiles, at Ukraine. 36 missiles (4 ballistic) and 199 drones were shot down, 169 UAVs were suppressed by electronic warfare.
During a massive attack on Ukraine, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of possible launches of cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft.
russia is moving undamaged aircraft to airfields to hide the loss of 41 aircraft after the SBU operation "Web". OSINT analysts are recording a burned-out airfield under an undamaged Tu-95 aircraft.
The SSU conducted the special operation "Web", hitting 41 Russian military aircraft of strategic aviation. "A-50", "Tu-95", "Tu-22", "Tu-160", as well as "An-12" and "Il-78" aircraft were destroyed.
Satellite images recorded damage at the russian "belaya" airbase after the drone raid on June 1. It is about three Tu-95s and four Tu-22s, there are consequences of fires.
President Zelenskyy commended the SBU for the successful "Web" operation, which inflicted significant losses on the aggressor. He emphasized that Ukraine has the right to defend itself against Russian aggression.
Political scientist Oleg Lisny stated that the negotiations in Istanbul showed that Russia does not want peace, this is a demonstration for Trump. An agreement was reached on the exchange of bodies of dead soldiers.
Russia is planning a powerful strike on Ukraine in response to the drone attack on military airfields. According to the NYT, the strike may include massive attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Ukraine has been ready for a complete ceasefire since March 11, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said. According to him, if Russia were ready, it would not lose its planes, because Ukraine is defending itself.
The SBU special operation "Web" hit 4 military airfields of the Russian Federation, 41 aircraft were hit, including A-50, Tu-95, Tu-22 M3 and Tu-160. The cost of the affected aviation is over $7 billion.
The SBU confirmed the attack on Russian airfields, which resulted in the destruction of 34% of strategic missile carriers. In total, more than 40 aircraft were destroyed or disabled.
In the Irkutsk region, drones attacked a military unit, and explosions and smoke were recorded in the Murmansk region. According to preliminary data announced in Russian media, an airbase with Tu-22M3 bombers was attacked.
SBU is conducting a large-scale special operation to destroy enemy aircraft in the rear of the Russian Federation called "Web". More than 40 aircraft have already been hit, including A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3.
40 Tu-22M3s and 11 Tu-95MSs were concentrated at the "Olenya" airfield. According to Defense Express, the Russians are transferring bombers to confuse the intelligence of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
On the night of May 26, Russia attacked Ukraine, launching 9 Kh-101 cruise missiles and 355 strike UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all missiles and neutralized 288 drones.