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Ukraine hits the Ryazan and Engels Airfields Within Russia.
Yes, this morning, the contrast between the Ukrainian and Russian ways of war could not be starker. While Russia targeted civilian infrastructure, Ukraine attacked Russia’s strategic forces.
From photos posted on the network, at least one bomber will not fly any time soon. It might be repaired. This is one less missile carrier.
So the first thing of note is what the Russians claimed was used by Ukraine to carry out this attack. Also, if the mil bloggers are right, it's clear that Russia has very large holes in its air defense system. This comes from a critical channel, but the news channels are asking the same:
Leaky air defense.
Some Russian military correspondents report that this morning the Engels airport was hit by a Tu-141 Strizh UAV.
The most interesting thing is that this UAV flew almost 650 km over Russia without hindrance and was not shot down. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation confirms the death of three Russian soldiers and damage to two aircraft.
Russian air defense proves that it is advanced and “there are no analogues.”
Kremlin Circus
Now comes a Ukrainian channel making fun of the Russians. Partially Ukraine did intercept most of the…