-It has played a prominent role in the war against Ukraine, striking infrastructure targets from a distance. -However, the venerable bomber fleet has suffered significant and irreplaceable losses from ...

With Operation Spider’s Web, Ukraine inflicted the worst attack on Russian air power since World War II. The final damage is yet to be determined, but one tally is nine Tu-95s and three Tu-22M3 ...

Despite its age and shortcomings, the rugged and reliable Tu-95 “Bear” bomber is a symbol of national pride for Russia, and a recurring nuisance for NORAD. Less than a week after NATO claimed it ...

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected two Russian nuclear bombers and fighter jets operating around Alaska’s air defense zone on Wednesday. NORAD said two Tu-95 “Bear” bombers, ...

According to the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), three different types of Russian aircraft were destroyed: the Tu-95 Bear, Tu-22M3 Backfire, and the A-50 Mainstay. Each aircraft is integral to ...