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Air Force Events ·Aug 19, 2023 ·🇷🇺 Russia

Russian Air Force Tu-22M Destroyed

Event Report

Russian Air Force
DateAug. 19, 2023
Country🇷🇺 Russia
ForceRussian Air Force
ConflictRussia-Ukraine War
Location Soltsy-2 Air Base, Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Aircraft Tu-22M (Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire)
Event type Destroyed
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Description

Destroyed on the ground at Soltsi airbase in Novgorod, after a Ukrainian drone attack.

Sources
Wikipedia
Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire
Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire specifications Russia Air Force Russia-Ukraine War
Side Profile
Tupolev Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire Bomber profile drawing
Profile of Tu-22M / Tu-26 Backfire