Six strategic bombers take off in Russia – Ukraine’s Air Force

Several Tu-95 strategic bombers took off in the north of Russia in the early hours of Wednesday, November 13.

That’s according to the Ukrainian Air Force, Ukrinform reports.

"The take-off of up to six Tu-95ms bombers from Olenegorsk has been recorded. Roughly, they are expected to reach the missile launch areas at 5:00 a.m.," the post reads.

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The Air Force urged the Ukrainians to follow the updates regarding the possible launch of cruise missiles and not to ignore air raid alerts.

Tu-95 strategic bombers can carry cruise missiles, which the aggressor state uses for strikes on Ukraine.

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