Putin Invades the Ukraine

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Originally Posted by donquixote99

In a stunning demonstration, Ukraine attacks airbases deep in Russia! I was wondering to myself if there would be any retaliation for all these attacks on civilian infrastructure. A counterforce attack against the missile-launching aircraft is very appropriate, and if they succeeded in damaging Russia's tanker fleet, the article suggests that could be even more consequential. Have seen no damage assessments yet though.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...e_iOSApp_Other

I've seen pictures of the damage at one airbase. One fuel truck and a strategic bomber damaged. Apparently, it was a repurposed jet-powered Soviet surveillance drone from the late 1970's. It doesn't speak very highly of Russian air defense.