Sanctions Hurting Russia’s Long-Range Aviation, UK Intel Officials Say

tupolev and other Russian aircraft
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LONDON—Russia’s long-range aviation forces have carried out one of their largest missile attacks on Ukraine in recent months, but the infrequency of such raids is prompting British intelligence officials to suggest that Moscow is facing fleet availability issues. Russian Air Force Tupolev Tu-95...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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