Tu-22M3 petrifies Ukraine, drone hits bomber airbase more than 200KM from border

A drone recently struck a Russian airbase located over 200KM from the Ukraine border. The airbase is home to the 52nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment equipped with Tu-22M3s. Ukrainian sources stated two Tu-22M3s destroyed; Russian governor countered the claim. Unlike high-performance tactical fighters, the Tu-22M3 can embark on long-distance missions. Large, nuclear-capable bombers intimidate the enemy & can also hunt down enemy warships. The enemy targets forward bases & carriers; bombers thus are less exposed to an attack.