The defensive action comes as Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks on Russian air bases escalate.
Satellite images show Russia using Car tires to protect its Tu-95 strategic bombers It is stationed at Engels Airport in the Saratov region, 470 kilometers from the border with Ukraine.
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“Unprecedented Innovation”
“Get ready, because The Russians have once again demonstrated unprecedented innovation. What you see is a satellite image depicting a TU-95 fighter jet wrapped in car tires. According to them, this is to protect strategic bombers from drones.While it’s still hard to tell how effective this defense will be, he wrote in the title, “Not without humor.”
Take heart, because the Russians have once again come up with unparalleled innovation. What you see is a satellite image of a TU-95 fighter jet covered in car tires. According to them, this is to protect strategic bombers from drones pic.twitter.com/ZjDDzRPOWf
— Tatarigami_UA (@Tatarigami_UA) September 3, 2023
This move comes at a time Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks As recalled, Russian airbases are becoming more and more intense Newsweek. Last month, several sites in Russia were attacked simultaneously. Kamikaze drones destroyed four Il-76 military transport aircraft and a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber. Four Su-30 fighters and one MiG-29 were damaged.
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