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‘An epic failure’: Russia reels from surprise Ukraine attack on bomber fleet

‘An epic failure’: Russia reels from surprise Ukraine attack on bomber fleet

As the toll of Kyiv’s weekend drone raid becomes clear from satellite imagery and expert assessments, so does the scale of the operation. The audacious strike has exposed Moscow’s vulnerability.

Tu-160M strategic bombers were among the targets of the Ukraine drone attack. AP

Bombers that Russia may never rebuild. A fleet so mauled it may force Moscow to rethink how it raids Ukraine. Deep strikes on Russian soil that expose the price of a long war – even against a weaker foe.

As the toll of Ukraine’s weekend drone raid becomes clear from satellite imagery and expert assessments, so does the scale of the operation.

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