How many Tu-95 bombers does Russia have left after Engels attack?
Russia has about 37 Tu-95MS and Tu-95MSM bombers remaining after another aircraft was struck in Engels overnight Friday, Defense Express reported on Aug. 28.
Russia possesses roughly 37 operational Tu-95MS and Tu-95MSM bombers following an attack in Engels, according to Defense Express. Ukrainian intelligence sources previously reported that Russia had 38 combat-ready Tu-95 bombers. The overnight strike on the bomber in Engels has reduced Russia's combat-ready aircraft of this type to 37.
The Aerospace Forces of Russia officially confirm having 47 Tu-95 missile-carrying bombers, but at least ten of them are not capable of carrying out combat missions. The SBU's Alpha special operations unit reportedly conducted the strike on the Tu-95MS using MICH 2000 long-range drones, as indicated by footage posted online. These drones have the capability to cover distances up to 2,000 kilometers and carry a 60-kilogram warhead.
Reports indicate explosions occurred in Engels, Saratov Oblast during the night of June 28, with monitoring channels suggesting an attack on an air base. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the SBU's Alpha unit had targeted a Russian Tu-95MS. Satellite imagery reveals substantial damage to the aircraft.
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