{
  "id": 3992137,
  "title": "Ukraine struck Tu-95 at base Russia launches its cruise missiles on Ukraine’s civilians. Satellite image shows third of right wing gone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/ukraine-struck-tu-95-at-base-russia-launches-its-cruise-missiles-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T16:08:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/08/28/ukraine-struck-tu-95-at-base-russia-launches-its-cruise-missiles-on-ukraines-civilians-satellite-image-shows-third-of-right-wing-gone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On 28 August, satellite imagery revealed the aftermath of a strike on a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber at the Engels-2 airbase in Russia. The Ukrainian Security Service's Alpha unit had successfully targeted the aircraft, resulting in a significant portion of its right wing being damaged according to the satellite photo. The Tu-95 is a key component of Russia's nuclear triad, routinely used to launch cruise missiles against Ukrainian civilians. The Engels-2 airbase, which houses multiple Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers, is a strategic target due to its role in Russia's military operations against Ukraine. Russian strikes on Ukrainian bombers and airfields have been a key aspect of the conflict, aimed at undermining the aggressor's military capabilities. This is not the first time Ukrainian forces have targeted a Russian bomber at the Engels-2 base; a similar attack took place in early July, destroying another Tu-95. Despite the damage, analysts estimate Russia still possesses up to 12 serviceable Tu-95MS bombers, some of which were still operational following Operation Spiderweb, a major Ukrainian offensive in June 2025.",
  "summary": "SBU Alpha struck the strategic bomber at Engels-2.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}