In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber. This marks a significant first in the war, as the aircraft was hit in Russia’s Stavropol region while reportedly on its way to attack Ukraine.
According to reports, Ukrainian military intelligence worked in coordination with the country’s Air Force to take out the bomber. The Tu-22M3 is a strategic long-range bomber used by Russia to launch missile attacks. It is designed to attack ground and sea targets with guided missiles and bombs.
Video footage circulating on social media shows the burning Tu-22M3 falling from the sky. The Russian Ministry of Defense had initially claimed the aircraft crashed due to a technical malfunction. However, the Stavropol Governor confirmed that the plane did crash in the region, with two pilots ejecting and one pilot being killed.
A Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson reported that a second Russian aircraft was forced to turn back after the first one was shot down. This incident comes after Russia has previously used the Tu-22M3 in airstrikes against Ukraine, including targeting the city of Mariupol in 2022.
Ukrainian intelligence estimates that Russia currently has a fleet of 27 operable Tu-22M3 aircraft. The downing of this bomber marks a significant victory for Ukraine in their ongoing conflict with Russia. This development is sure to have far-reaching implications for the region and the war at large. Stay tuned to Celebrity Beauty Buzz for more updates on this developing story.
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