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Ukraine successfully shot down its first Russian strategic bomber, marking a significant development in the ongoing military confrontation between the two countries. The Ukrainian president emphasized the need for stronger air defenses from the West to counter Russian aggression, highlighting the importance of international support in the conflict.
Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian strategic bomber, while Moscow insists the plane crashed due to a malfunction. Russian missiles struck cities in Ukraine's Dnipro region, killing eight people and injuring 28. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appeals for more Western air defense systems, drawing a parallel with Israel's defense against Iranian attacks. The conflict continues to escalate, with both sides making claims of downed aircraft and conducting aerial attacks.
CNN gained exclusive access to a 33-hour B-52 bomber mission, showcasing the challenges and capabilities of the iconic aircraft. The flight covered over 13,000 miles, demonstrating the B-52's enduring role in US air power. Despite its age, the B-52 remains a cornerstone of the US bomber fleet, with plans for modernization to keep it flying for decades to come. The mission highlighted the aircraft's adaptability and the complex nature of military operations near China and North Korea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin flew a Tupolev Tu-160M strategic bomber during a visit to the Kazan Aviation Plant in Tatarstan, likely as a campaign stunt ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The modernized bomber, equipped with two internal bomb bays capable of carrying cruise or short-range nuclear missiles, took off for a 30-minute flight, with Putin praising its "excellent equipment" upon landing. This event comes amid heightened tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine has successfully destroyed a Russian long-range strategic bomber for the first time through a drone attack on an airfield in Novgorod Oblast. The attack resulted in at least one damaged aircraft, with reports suggesting that Russia lacks the engineering and technical capacity to construct new strategic bombers. Discussions on sabotage were reportedly held between Russian President Vladimir Putin and security forces, but no guarantees were given to prevent such incidents in the future.