Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Ukraine Drone Attack Damages Russian Bomber Fleet, Says Germany
Ukraine used drones to attack some of Russia's big bomber planes, like the ones that can carry long-range missiles.
A German official said about 10% of Russia’s bomber fleet was damaged.
The planes are used to drop bombs and launch missiles into Ukraine.
It happened at several airfields near Moscow.
The U.S. says Ukraine destroyed around 10 planes.
This has made Russia rethink security for their aircraft.
A Ukrainian drone attack damaged around 10% of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, according to a senior German military official.
The attack hit TU-95 and TU-22 strategic bombers, as well as A-50 surveillance planes.
The U.S. estimates that up to 20 Russian warplanes were hit, with about 10 destroyed.
The attack targeted airfields near Moscow, in the Murmansk region, and near the Chinese border.
The official noted a significant psychological impact and the need for Russia to increase security measures.
- Who
- Ukraine
- What
- Attacked and damaged a portion of Russia's strategic bomber fleet.
- When
- Last weekend
- Where
- Multiple airfields in Russia, including near Moscow
- Why
- Part of ongoing military operations.
- Strategic Bomber Damage
- Around 10%
- Damaged Aircraft Types
- TU-95 and TU-22
- Affected Aircraft
- A-50 Surveillance Planes
- Airfield Locations
- Two airfields near Moscow
- Additional Airfield Locations
- Olenya and Belaya airfields
- Attack Method
- Used AI-assisted drones
