Russia May Strike Ukraine Within Hour After Strategic Bomber Takeoff
Thursday, 7 August 2025 () Russia has launched strategic bombers following a high-level Kremlin meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Steven Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy from President Donald Trump. Tu-95 and Tu-160 Bombers Conduct Launch Maneuvers According to the Telegram channel “Dva Mayora”, nuclear-capable bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces — Tu-95MS aircraft from Olenya air base and Tu-160s from Engels — have conducted launch maneuvers shortly after the meeting in the Kremlin. "It remains unclear whether the sortie is a training exercise or a combat mission. If it is the latter, targets in Ukraine may be struck within the next hour," reported Dva Mayora. The Militarist Telegram channel adds that the strike package could include between 8 to 20 Kh-101 cruise missiles.
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