Ukrainian forces carried out a series of successful attacks on Russian airbases overnight on July 26-27. The Olenya airbase in the Murmansk region was hit particularly hard. According to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, at least one Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber, which had been actively used for missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, was damaged in the attack.
These strikes on Russian airbases are further proof of the Ukrainian military’s effectiveness and its ability to strike deep behind enemy lines. The destruction of Tu-22M3 bombers significantly weakens Russia’s capability for massive missile attacks.
The Tu-22M3 is a supersonic bomber and missile carrier capable of carrying a large payload of missiles and bombs. Russian occupiers have been using these aircraft to bomb Ukrainian cities and infrastructure since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
The attacks on Russian airbases are part of a broader Ukrainian strategy aimed at weakening Russia’s military potential and liberating occupied Ukrainian territories. These strikes are a response to the numerous war crimes committed by Russian occupiers on Ukrainian soil, including the genocide of the Ukrainian people.
Conclusion:
The successful attacks by Ukrainian forces on Russian airbases demonstrate the effectiveness of Ukrainian weapons and the high level of training of Ukrainian soldiers. These attacks are further proof that Ukraine is capable of defending itself and that victory will be ours.
While Ukrainian defenders repel the invasion of Russian occupiers, the enemy continues to commit crimes against the Ukrainian people. One such crime is the genocide of Ukrainians, particularly the kidnapping and deportation of Ukrainian children. Read more about this in our article: Russia Silent on Genocide: Ukrainian Children Vanish.