Mind-blowing Strike: Ukraine Takes Out a Tenth of Russia's Strategic Bombers with Drone Attacks
Russia experiences the loss of approximately one in ten strategic bombers.
Here's a juicy slice of news: Ukraine's got 'em on the run. Thanks to an audacious drone attack, they've reportedly crippled around a tenth of Russia's formidable strategic bomber fleet. According to Major General Christian Freuding, the damage isn't as busy-bee bee as the Ukrainians claim, but it's still a big deal.
Last weekend, these sneaky drones targeted far-off Russian airports, and apparently, they made quite a mess. Major General Freuding dished the deets in a lively YouTube podcast. The bombers they went after were of the TU-95, TU-22, and A-50 varieties, plus a few reconnaissance aircraft. The Ukrainians say they took down 41 aircraft in total, leaving Russian airspace a lot less crowded.
But wait, there's more. The A-50s, which are like NATO's all-seeing AWACS planes, were probably out of commission when they were hit. Freuding said they were likely not operational, so they couldn't be used as backups for other aircraft. rough times for Russia, as they were already skimpy on A-50s, and now they're down even more.
So, over in the US, experts are saying this is a big deal for Russia. They think it could take years for them to replace the birds they've lost. Even though Russia is still holding onto 90% of its bomber fleet, the remaining aircraft are going to feel the burn. They'll need to fly harder missions, which means they'll wear out faster. Plus, the psychological impact is huge. Russia's suddenly realized they ain't invincible anymore.
As to how the attack went down, according to Freuding, drones trained in artificial intelligence were used in a strategic five-pronged assault. They took aim at airports near Moscow and the Murmansk region, and even one near the Chinese border, though one attack missed its mark.
[1][: http://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-destroyed-over-a-dozen-russian-warplanes-nv-2023-02-23/][2][: https://shoulderarmed.com/2023/02/23/satellite-images-show-russian-bombers-destroyed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack/]
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The Commission, in light of the ongoing war-and-conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the politics and general-news sectors, especially in the context of the recent drone attacks. The international sports community, meanwhile, expresses concern about potential radiation hazards that could impact athletes and spectators in upcoming events, given the increased militarization in the region.
