On the night of December 6, the command of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) scrambled nine Tu-95MS bomber-missile carriers and 3 Tu-160 strategic missile carriers, according to the author of the Telegram channel "Military Informant."
Presumably, the aircraft are en route to missile launch points. The Russian Ministry of Defense has not reported on the take-off of the missile carriers.
About Russia's Strategic Aviation
According to some estimates, the Russian Aerospace Forces include up to 130 strategic and long-range bombers, including the Tu-160, Tu-95MS, and Tu-22M3. The aircraft carry high-precision cruise missiles, including the Kh-101, Kh-BD, and Kh-55.
Strategic aviation is part of Russia's nuclear triad. Its purpose is to patrol distant borders, ensure the integrity of state borders, and provide nuclear deterrence against a potential enemy.
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