⚡️Russian Tu-22M3 bomber burning at the Soltsy airfield in the Novgorod region, which was attacked by a Ukrainian drone yesterday. pic.twitter.com/piHVdHLTdV
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The Barents Observer: Russia relocates Tu-22M3 bombers to Kola Peninsula after drone attack
During Saturday, at least six Tu-22M3 aircraft have been relocated from the Soltsy-2 air base in Novgorod region to the Olenya air base on the Kola Peninsula.
The Olenya Air Base south of Murmansk is again seen as a safe location for bombers from airports hit by Ukrainian drones. Soltsy-2 was in the early morning hit by a drone. Russia’s Defense Ministry confirms the attack and says one aircraft was damaged due to a fire, Interfax reports.
A Ukrainian war blogger reports on Telegram about two Tu-22M3 being damaged. Soltsy-2 air base is located some 650 kilometers north of Ukraine and is home to the 840th Heavy Bomber Regiment. Russia has frequently used Tu-22M3 bombers to launch attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.
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Update #1: Tu-22 Backfire Destroyed In Drone Strike Deep Inside Russia -- The Drive
Update #2: Russian Tu-22m3 strategic bomber damaged in fiery drone attack on Russian air base — viral photos -- New Voice Of Ukraine
WNU Editor: There are some reports that two of these bombers were destroyed.