While the Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier Rusts, russia Uses Its Su-33 Fighters to Escort the Tu-95MS Bombers from the Olenya Air Base
NATO’s Allied Air Command reported that yesterday, the Royal Norwegian Air Force’s F-35 jets were scrambled to intercept two Tu-95MS strategic bombers escorted by two Su-33 carrier-based fighters.
Based on the flight path, it is likely that the Tu-95MS bombers and their Su-33 aircraft escorts originated from the Olenya air base, which has become a key hub for russia’s strategic aviation.
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Ukrainian Forces Destroy russian Zoopark-1 Counter-Battery Radar Used to Track Artillery Positions (Video)
Fighters of the 109th Mountain Assault Battalion successfully located and eliminated russian 1L219M Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar, dealing a serious blow to enemy capabilities.
A video of the operation, published on February 6, shows the radar hidden within a tree line before being targeted by Ukrainian FPV drones. The destruction required multiple drone strikes before the system finally caught fire, ensuring its complete neutralization.
The russians Mourn the Unfinished Ulyanovsk Aircraft Carrier, but They Are Powerless to Change It
Among the Kremlin’s propaganda outlets, the navy remains a favored topic, symbolizing power and prestige. However, russia’s naval fleet falls short of these grand ambitions. Their surface shipbuilding industry is limited to producing corvettes and frigates, having largely lost the capability to build destroyers, let alone cruisers.
Military Expert: Ukraine Has No Restrictions on Striking Deep into russian Territory, but Faces New Troubles
Military expert and chief editor of Defense Express, Oleh Katkov, has highlighted Ukraine’s limited but significant ability to strike deep into russian territory using domestically produced drones. His remarks came during a broadcast on Espreso, where he addressed the recent changes in Western restrictions on the use of their weapons.
What the Reactor Activation on the Admiral Nakhimov Battlecruiser Means After russia Spent $5 Billion and Planned to Arm It with 80 Missiles
In late December 2024, russia successfully activated the reactor on the Admiral Nakhimov, the Project 1144.2 Orlan-class nuclear-powered battlecruiser. Having been under continuous repair since 1997, the vessel has spent more time in dry dock than in active service.
Read more: Defense Express’ Weekly Review: Ukraine and the UK Will Establish a Joint Flotilla, russia Activates the Admiral Nakhimov Battlecruiser’s Reactor, russian Forces Sinks the BTR-D APCs
