Since 1991, Russia hasn’t built new Tu-95 or Tu-22M3 bombers. A few were finished in the early 1990s, because production began in the Soviet era. Russia’s operational fleet of Tu-160, Tu-95MS, and Tu-22M3 totals around 70 - 90 aircraft. Losing even 10 would be a serious blow.
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) 2 June 2025 at 00:40
The first SAR imagery of Belaya Airbase is now coming in, confirming reported losses. One analysed image, provided by Chris Biggers @csbiggers.bsky.social on the X, shows at least five bombers either destroyed or heavily damaged.
— Tatarigami (@tatarigami.bsky.social) 2 June 2025 at 00:57
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📸 First satellite images from Russia’s Belaya airbase confirm the destruction of several strategic bombers following an SBU strike, according to analyst Chris Biggers.
Visible damage includes:
— NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) 2 June 2025 at 07:38
– 3 Tu-95MS bombers destroyed
– 1 Tu-95MS bomber possibly damaged
– 4 Tu-22M3 bombers destroyed
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✈️ In total, according to satellite images + video confirmed hits, we have:
Belaya airbase:
▪️4 Tu-95MS;
▪️4 Tu-22M3;Olenya airfield:
▪️4 Tu-95MS;
▪️1 An-12.💥 At the moment, 8 Tu-95, 4 Tu-22M3, 1 An-12 have been definitely hit = 13 aircraft.
— MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 (@maks23.bsky.social) 2 June 2025 at 07:40
