Russia Sends 4 Strategic Bombers on 24-Hour Arctic Patrol

Russia has dispatched four Tu-95MS strategic bombers on a 24-hour patrol over the Arctic Ocean, Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Viktor Bondarev said Friday.

Bondarev said the four aircraft left their home base at the Ukrainka airbase in Russia’s Far East late on Thursday to carry out a 12-hour non-stop combat patrol mission over the Arctic.

“After an in-flight refueling, they will continue the patrol for another 12-14 hours,” the general said.

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