Russia's long-range bombers consistently target Ukraine, even after sustaining damage during Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb. The UK Ministry of Defense reported 70 cruise missiles launched in July. Despite the impact of the drone attack on Russian airbases, bombers exhibited resilience. These attacks showcase the ongoing offensive capability of Russia's bomber fleet. Operation Spiderweb had significant consequences, damaging aircraft worth an estimated $7 billion. Though Ukraine claimed to have inflicted heavy losses, independent analysis on the total impact remains unclear. Russia's strategic bomber inventory struggles with replacements amid these challenges.
"Russian Long Range Aviation bombers have maintained their offensive tempo, continuing to demonstrate the resilience and retained capability of the fleet following Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb on June 1, 2025."
"Ukrainian officials have said that the attack inflicted $7 billion worth of damage on Russia's bomber fleet, which cannot be easily replaced."
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