Ukraine's attack on Russian air base: How many aircraft have been destroyed
The monitoring channels claim that the destruction of three Tu-95MCs on the White Air Baze in the Irkutsk region has been previously confirmed. Here, 4300 km from the border with Ukraine, most of all TU-95MCs were relocated, which were launched by winged X-101 rockets in the territory of Ukraine. In addition, all 4 boards of Tu-95MC were destroyed at the reindeer aerodrome. In total, there were more than 95 strategic bombers and about 20 other military aircraft.
A-50 "Oplot" Flying Radar and Team Point, acts as a aircraft of long-range radar detection and management. It monitors planes, winged rockets and more at great distances. Coordinates fighter jets and air defense products such as C-400. It is vital for situational awareness, but in Russia there are very few - which makes each of them indispensable. Tu-95 "bear" a distant strategic bomber, part of Russia's nuclear triad, but is used to strike with winged X-101 rockets.
Known for great range (up to 15,000 km). Tu-22m3 Far Suir Suir Bombard racket-launcher is designed for terrestrial attacks and anti-ship missions, can carry nuclear or ordinary weapons such as X-22/X-32 missiles. Fast, maneuverable and actively used in the war against Ukraine. "Together, these three planes form the basis of Russia's strategic power, which covers the possibilities of observation, far bombard start and point strokes.
The losses in this fleet will seriously undermine global coverage and containment of Russia," - said Clash Report. At the same time, it is emphasized that from the point of view of economic efficiency, the sabotage operation of Ukraine has no equal. For example, the cost of a drone can be $ 300- $ 600, and a upgraded Russian strategic Tu-95MC strategic bomber costs more than $ 100 million. "It's more than a 100,000-fold gap in cost," the message reads.