Ukrainian Drone Attack Targets Russian Bombers, Dozens of aircraft Reportedly Hit
Ukrainian forces carried out a massive drone attack targeting Russian bombers and other aircraft on Sunday, striking dozens of planes, a security source told Business Insider.
The source in the Security Service of Ukraine said that the agency carried out “a large-scale special operation” to destroy Russian bombers deep inside the country. They said that the attack drones hit at least 40 aircraft, including Beriev A-50 airborne early warning and control planes and Tupolev Tu-95 and Tupolev Tu-22M strategic bombers.
Russian bomber aircraft burn after a drone attack agency sources said was carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine.
Screenshot/Video obtained by BI
Video footage captured by a drone and obtained by BI shows a row of Russian bombers burning, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air.
Another video captures the moment a drone hits an aircraft.
At least two bombers in this footage, including the one that gets struck, are covered in tires. Russia has used this tactic throughout the war in an apparent attempt to confuse Ukrainian weapons systems like drones and missiles, that are looking for the aircraft.
Russia has placed tires on its aircraft as an apparent means of deception.
Screenshot/Video obtained by BI
The moment a Ukrainian drone strikes a russian bomber aircraft covered in tires.
Screenshot/Video obtained by BI
frequently Asked Questions
- what type of drones were used in the attack?
- The specific type of drones used has not been officially disclosed, but reports suggest they were long-range attack drones.
- Why were the Russian bombers covered in tires?
- Russia has been placing tires on aircraft in an attempt to confuse Ukrainian weapons systems, such as drones and missiles (Business Insider).
- What is the strategic significance of this attack?
- This attack demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to strike deep into Russian territory, potentially disrupting Russia’s air operations and strategic bomber capabilities.
