Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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Destruction of strategic bombers will undoubtedly get more attention, but, if Russia loses Il-78 tanker aircraft, that might be a bigger problem. https://t.co/1aftUkjtWe

— Rob Lee (@RALee85) December 5, 2022

Satellite photos from @ImageSatIntl showing the aftermath of the attack on the Russian Dyagilevo airbase today. The photos show burn marks near a Tu-22M3 bomber. H/t @manniefabian pic.twitter.com/582vhK2xLg

— Rob Lee (@RALee85) December 5, 2022

Підключений Ту-22М3 із Рязанської області. Хтось ще й кетчуп ненароком розлив pic.twitter.com/p279Ca6Px7

— Армія FM (@Armia_fm) December 5, 2022

Tu-141 are 1970s technology. If Russian radar and air defenses could not defeat a Tu-141 that flew hundreds of miles from hitting its main airbase for its strategic bombers in a war setting, that doesn't bode well for its ability to stop a mass cruise missile strike.

— Rob Lee (@RALee85) December 5, 2022

If the new Ukrainian drones indeed have a range of 1000km then all Russian positions from the Finnish border down to Dagestan are in range. Even as deep as Kazan can be hit.

That is definitely a game changer.#Ukraine #Russia pic.twitter.com/hndOZQOPeT

— (((Tendar))) (@Tendar) December 5, 2022

The drones were launched from Ukrainian territory, and at least one of the strikes was made with the help of special forces close to the base who helped guide the drones to the target, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity to convey sensitive information

Ukrainian Drones Hit 2 Military Bases in Russia: Live Updates - The New York Times (nytimes.com)