Ukrainian drones damaged a Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber stationed at an air base in northern Russia , a source from Kyiv told Reuters, BTA reported.
The Tu-22M3 long-range supersonic bomber was shot down at the "Olenya" military airport. near the city of Olenegorsk in northern Russia, from where strategic planes take off, carrying out missile strikes on Ukraine. The airport is located about 1,800 km from the Ukrainian border, writes "Ukrainska Pravda".
The publication states that more attacks against Russia followed, targeting the “Engels“ in Saratov Region and “Diagilevo“ in the Ryazan region and that a drone hit an oil refinery in the city of Ryazan.
Agency Reuters notes that it could not confirm the information through an independent source.