Ukraine says it struck a nuclear-capable bomber at a Russian base

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First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 10:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 29, 2026, 4:47 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Ukraine says it hit a nuclear-capable bomber at a Russian military base. The supplied information does not confirm the extent of damage or any wider operational consequences.

SO WHAT?

A strike on strategic Russian military assets could increase escalation risks in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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em.com.brpt

Mais de 200 pessoas são evacuadas na Ucrânia após ataque russo a depósito de explosivos

Aug 29, 2026, 4:47 AM UTC

rondoniadinamica.compt

Ucrânia diz ter atingido bombardeiro nuclear em base na Rússia

Aug 28, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC