An operation by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has hit “more than 40” Russian bombers at air bases “in the rear of the Russian Federation,” a source in the agency told the Kyiv Independent on June 1.

“Enemy strategic bombers are burning en masse in Russia — this is the result of a special operation by the SBU,” the source said.

Video provided by the source shows what appears to be a row of heavy bomber aircraft on fire at an undisclosed location.

  • xzite@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    And if that’s true, why do we need NATO?

    Because even a destitute regional power can still bombard your cities, kill your civilians, and occupy your territory if they’re willing to suffer the results.

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      3 days ago

      How horrible. Is this the only country doing this? Let me guess, when WE do it we have the right reasons?

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        3 days ago

        Let me guess: Russia should bomb Ukraine, because USA does it in other places.

        You are so pathetic.

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            He never said it is. Most people don’t think it is.
            We want NATO as a security, should we ever need it.

            It’s like paying for insurance: let’s hope you never need it, but are glad to should the need arise. It’s not hard to understand, mate.

            We all hope NATO can sit idly by and make plans they never ever need to execute.