Ukrainian forces targeted a strategic Russian air base over 800 km deep inside Russia. They destroyed a Tupolev Tu-95 bomber used for high‑risk missions. The strike happened at this Engels air base. President Zelenskyy described it a decisive hit on Russia’s strike capability. The Tu-95 can transport nuclear armaments. This raid reached farther into Russia than any earlier before since 2022. Outside observers confirmed the strike was carried out.