An operation by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has hit “more than 40” Russian bombers at air bases “in the rear of the Russian Federation,” a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent on June 1.

“Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU,” the source said.

Video provided by the source shows what appears to be a row of heavy bomber aircraft on fire at an undisclosed location.

  • NoiseColor @lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It’s not only what they did, but how they did it.

    First of all the loss of this aircraft is substantial. They don’t have many more of these aircraft and likely not all are operational at every time, especially now when it’s hard to get parts. And these planes are full of western parts.

    And another thing, is not like Russia can throw everything at Ukraine, it’s got other borders to watch.

    The second part is how they did it. They snuck into Russia with weapons and carried an embarrassing blow against a country that is basically fighting this war to keep its status as a super power. And this country that they don’t even consider as a country did this to them from the inside. Thats just weak and it’s there for everyone to see. This is shouting for everyone to hear: Russia is no super power, it’s no power at all.

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      1 year ago

      " They snuck into Russia with weapons and carried an embarrassing blow"

      Like us after 9/11?

      " Russia is no super power, it’s no power at all."

      And if that’s true, why do we need NATO? For the group hugs and crying?

      You are spewing the same kind of propaganda the other side says about you.

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        1 year ago

        And if that’s true, why do we need NATO?

        Because even a destitute regional power can still bombard your cities, kill your civilians, and occupy your territory if they’re willing to suffer the results.

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          1 year ago

          How horrible. Is this the only country doing this? Let me guess, when WE do it we have the right reasons?