Coverage dated December 4, 2022

Explosions reported at two Russian air bases, damaging bomber planes

Headline from Newsweek

Ukraine hasn't yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which resulted in two long-range Tupolev Tu-95 bombers being damaged.

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The Daily Caller
Explosions Hit Military Bases Deep Inside Russia As Ukraine Hints At Long-Range Strikes (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 4, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Explosions hit two air bases deep inside Russia on Monday, including one that houses a key component of Russia's nuclear deterrent.
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine updates: Blasts reported at two Russian air bases – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 4, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
The explosions occurred deep within Russian territory, destroying planes and leaving several dead. Meanwhile, a western price cap on Russian oil has come into effect. DW rounds up the latest.
Los Angeles Times
Unexplained blasts hit 2 military bases inside Russia, reports say (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 4, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
One of the explosions reportedly occurred at a base that houses nuclear-capable strategic bombers involved in launching strikes against Ukraine.
Newsweek
Explosions reported at two Russian air bases, damaging bomber planes (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 4, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Ukraine hasn't yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which resulted in two long-range Tupolev Tu-95 bombers being damaged.
Washington Times
Two blasts reported at Russian bases for strategic bombers far from Ukraine border (opens Washington Times)
Published Dec 4, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Two major explosions were reported deep inside Russia at military bases housing nuclear-capable bombers, according to local media reports Monday that said at least three people were killed in the blasts.
Insider
Russia's story on the mysterious explosions that rocked bases housing strategic bombers acknowledges a glaring weakness (opens Insider)
Published Dec 4, 2022
Insider's feed description
Russia has attributed the attacks to "Soviet-era" drones flown by Ukraine. One expert told Insider that this is "baffling" and embarrassing if true.
NBC News
Blasts rock military airbases deep inside Russia (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 4, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The blasts were reported just hours before the latest barrage of Russian airstrikes hit cities across Ukraine.
The Times of Israel
Blasts rock two Russian bases, one housing nuclear-capable bombers (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Dec 4, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
Russian state media says 3 servicemen dead, plane damaged after fuel truck explodes in Ryazan; separate explosion at Engels air base, location of long-range craft
Washington Examiner
Explosions reported at two Russian air bases far from front line, in apparent drone strikes (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 4, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Explosions were reported at two Russian air bases far from the front line in Ukraine, including a base with nuclear-capable bombers, in an apparent drone strike.
The Guardian
Explosions rock two Russian airbases far from Ukraine frontline (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 4, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Blasts at military facilities raise possibility Kyiv has found way to target Russia’s long-range bombers

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