Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers Perform Flights Above Eastern Mediterranean

“The pilots practiced fulfilling tasks in new geographical areas,” the press office said. The aircraft of this type have been deployed at the Hmeymim airfield for the first time, which has become possible as a result of the upgrade of the second runway with the complete replacement of the runway’s surface and the installation of new lighting navigational and radio equipment.

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