#BREAKING 🇷🇺🇺🇦💥 3 Tu-95s have taken off from Olenya Airbase in Russia's Murmansk region headed south towards launch lines.
Three Tu-22M3s have departed from Engels-2 air base. pic.twitter.com/uOQ1URowIv
— Monitor𝕏 (@MonitorX99800) June 8, 2025
Russian strategic bombers are on the move, signaling a potential escalation in military operations. Three Tu-95s have taken off from Olenya Airbase in Russia’s Murmansk region, heading south toward launch lines. Meanwhile, three Tu-22M3s have departed from Engels-2 air base, adding to the growing activity.
All five Tu-95s from Olenya are now airborne. This development follows a series of maneuvers by Russian long-range aviation, which has been shifting assets between airbases in recent weeks. Analysts suggest these movements could be part of a broader strategy to confuse intelligence tracking and prepare for missile strikes.
Olenya Airbase has been a focal point for Russian bomber operations. Satellite imagery has confirmed the presence of at least 11 Tu-95MS bombers at the base, representing a significant portion of Russia’s strategic fleet. The latest departures indicate that Moscow is actively repositioning its forces.
Engels-2 air base remains a critical hub for Russian air operations. Located 500 kilometers from Ukraine’s border, Engels-2 hosts a mix of Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 bombers, which have been used in previous missile strikes. The departure of three Tu-22M3s suggests preparations for a new phase of operations.
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