Satellite Imagery Confirms Destruction of Russian Tu-95 Bomber at EngelsUkraineDroneStrike [WgOcr9nXzhD]
Satellite Imagery Confirms Destruction of Russian Tu-95 Bomber at Engels #UkraineDroneStrike #Tu95Destroyed #EngelsAirbase Satellite images released on July 19, 2026, by investigative project Schemes using Planet Labs data have confirmed the destruction of a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber at the Engels-2 military airbase in Russia's Saratov region. The imagery clearly shows the aircraft severed in half, validating claims by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) of a successful long-range drone strike carried out on July 17. This loss represents a significant blow to Russia's strategic aviation capabilities, as the Tu-95 is a key long-range bomber used in operations against Ukraine. The strike highlights Ukraine's growing ability to target deep inside Russian territory with precision drone attacks. The incident comes amid ongoing intensified aerial campaigns in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, further straining Moscow's aging bomber fleet and airbase security.