KIEV, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Ukraine's Security Service (SSU) said Friday that it had destroyed a Tu-95 strategic bomber at Russia's Engels military airfield in the Saratov region.
In a statement on Telegram, the SSU said the aircraft had been used by Russia in attacks against Ukraine and was struck by Ukrainian long-range drones during a special operation.
The drones traveled about 800 km to reach the target, the agency said, adding that preliminary information indicated the aircraft suffered critical damage, with its tail section completely torn off.
Russia has not yet issued an official comment on the claim. ■