Archive · 23 Jul 2026

Ukrainian drone destroys irreplaceable Russian bomber deep inside Russia

Ukrainian drone destroys irreplaceable Russian bomber deep inside Russia

Ukraine used a drone to destroy a very important Russian bomber plane called the Tu-95MS.

This plane is used to launch missiles that have been attacking Ukrainian cities.

The bomber was destroyed at a Russian air base far inside Russia, about 800 kilometres from Ukraine.

This is a big deal because Russia can't make more of these planes anymore.

The plane is very old, first flown in 1952, and is one of the loudest planes ever made.

It can carry up to six missiles, and a newer version can carry even more.

Russia is working on a new stealth bomber to replace it, but it's not ready yet.

Satellite pictures confirm that the plane was destroyed.

Sources