Satellite images and drone footage confirm significant damage to Russian airbases following a Ukrainian drone strike on Sunday. The attack, reportedly months in the planning, targeted at least four airbases, with images showing 12 aircraft damaged or destroyed at two bases alone. Ukraine claims to have targeted 41 strategic bombers, with at least 13 destroyed. The footage shows the drones approaching various aircraft, including Tu-95 and Tu-22 bombers, with some aircraft appearing fueled and loaded for missions, suggesting they were prepared for strikes. The rare and aging nature of some of the damaged aircraft makes repairs difficult.

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