Tupolev Tu-95

Ukraine military raises air alerts, warns of missile threat

Ukraine's military raised air alerts nationwide on Tuesday, warning there was a threat of missile strikes from Russian bombers.

"Missile danger in areas where the air alert is on! Threat of launching cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft. A total of 16 Tu-95MS strategic bombers are in the air," the air force said on Telegram.

The world laughs at them; Here's how Russians "protect" strategic bombers from drones

Stationed at the base, the Tu-95 strategic bomber is uniquely protected by the unconventional use of car tires.
These tires are strategically positioned along the entire length of both wings and a small segment of the upper fuselage. This unusual arrangement serves a specific purpose - to provide a defense mechanism against potential drone attacks.

Kiev repels Russia air strikes: Ukraine officials

Russian forces launched overnight air attacks on Kiev, military officials in the Ukrainian capital said Friday, adding that all the missiles were intercepted and destroyed.

"Another air attack on Kiev, 13th in a row since the beginning of May! And, as always, at nighttime," the city's military administration said on its Telegram account.

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