News desk
MOSCOW: The Ukrainian Security Service has claimed a blow against Russia’s aerial capabilities, reporting that some aircraft were allegedly hit in a coordinated attack, including strategic bombers and advanced surveillance planes. While the full extent of the damage remains unclear. The scale of the strike has sparked widespread attention and could mark a turning point in the aerial dimension of the conflict.
Ukraine’s reported success comes at a time when both sides are locked in a grinding war of attrition, where long-range strikes, intelligence superiority, and the ability to project force over distance remain critical. Strategic bombers like the TU-95 and TU-160 have been central to Russia’s missile campaign throughout the war, and a hit to these assets carries both tactical and psychological weight.
While independent confirmation of the full damage is still pending, the messaging is clear: Ukraine is not only capable of penetrating deep into Russian-controlled territory but are increasingly focused on degrading the core tools of Russia’s military power projection. For Ukraine, the attack is being framed as both a military achievement and a signal of resilience.
