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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNuclear bomber flies close to Ukraine border, TU-160. Pictures in link below
The TU-160 strategic bomber was seen in the skies over Western Russia amid huge pressure on the Kremlin over the sinking of the Moskva flagship in the Black Sea.
https://www.the-sun.com/news/5145610/putins-sends-nuclear-bomber-close-to-ukraine-border/
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Nuclear bomber flies close to Ukraine border, TU-160. Pictures in link below (Original Post)
sarcasmo
Apr 2022
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Looks similar to our B1 bomber at first glance, but somewhat larger and faster.
Dial H For Hero
Apr 2022
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Walleye
(31,009 posts)1. Pootie sure has his panties in a wad over the sinking of one measly flagship
relayerbob
(6,544 posts)2. Most likely preparing for their big May 9 debacle... er, parade
That's a show formation
Dial H For Hero
(2,971 posts)3. Looks similar to our B1 bomber at first glance, but somewhat larger and faster.
Unlike The B1, its not particularly stealthy and is designed to attack with standoff missiles rather than penetrate hostile air defenses.
48656c6c6f20
(7,638 posts)4. We shouldnt worry
Russians Staybull jeanius is easily appeased.
pecosbob
(7,537 posts)5. Russia would become a laughing stock if Ukraine shot one down