Sky Threat: Russian Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers Resume Flights — Anticipating Missile Strikes

Chas Pravdy - 30 August 2025 01:23

On the night of August 29, Ukrainian defense systems once again detected activity involving Russian strategic bombers, specifically the Tu-95MS aircraft, which took off from the Olenya airfield.

According to the public group «Nikolaevsky Vanёk», at least two of these aircraft were observed in flight, and it is suspected that they carried out a combat sortie targeting Ukrainian territories.

Experts estimate that missile launches from these planes could occur in the Engels region around 2:00 AM — 3:00 AM, with subsequent missile impacts expected in Ukrainian airspace roughly between 2:45 and 3:30 in the morning.

Another possible trajectory involves launches from the Caspian Sea area, which could happen between 4:00 AM and 5:30 AM.

If the launches originate from this region, the missiles could be detected over Ukrainian territory approximately between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

It is important to note that these timings are approximate and subject to change, with the exact number of aircraft involved becoming clearer closer to dawn.

Earlier reports indicated that during the massive air strikes on August 28, Russia employed over 629 missiles and drones, including cruise missiles launched from strategic aircraft, highlighting the scale of the ongoing aggression and the high intensity of military activity by the invaders.

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