During the attack on Ukraine on the night of July 31, Russian occupation forces raised the sides of Tu-95MS strategic aviation - carriers of Kh-101 and Kh-555 missiles. However, the enemy did not launch missiles from them - the occupiers focused on the "Shaheds".
This moment was commented on by military expert, military instructor pilot, retired colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Roman Svitan on the air of "24 Kanal". It is possible that in this way the Russian invaders tried to find out how the Ukrainian air defense was located. Therefore, you have to be careful during the takeoffs of Tu-95 bombers.
"They are being transferred to Olenya, Dyagilevo, Mozdok and back. It is not yet clear why, because there are no missile launches. But this could be preparation for a serious missile attack," Svitan explained.