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.
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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.
2 killed in Kiev as Russia accuses Ukraine of biggest drone attack on its soil
A Russian attack on Kiev killed two people early Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said, while Russia accused Ukraine of launching what appeared to be the biggest drone attack on Russian soil since Moscow sent troops there 18 months ago.
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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America raised fighter jets: Urgent reaction because of Russia
This was announced by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
"Two US Air Force F-16 planes escorted Russian planes that were flying in international airspace and did not enter US or Canadian airspace," the statement said.
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According to the data of objective control, aircraft Tu-95MS flied in accordance with the planned agenda, adjusted to the international law, 25 kilometers away from the Dokdo Island. South Korean territorial airspace was not violated.
Russia successfully tests “Satan 2″ nuclear missile (video)
Russia carried out a successful test of its Satan 2 nuclear missile on Thursday night, the country’s defence ministry said.
The rocket, also known as RS-28 Sarmat, was fired from the Plestek Cosmodrome and travelled 3,600 miles before hitting a target on the Kura test range.
Russian nuclear bombers fly near North Korea in rare show of force
Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers have flown a rare mission around the Korean Peninsula at the same time as the United States and South Korea conduct joint military exercises that have infuriated Pyongyang.