[82951] Extensive wave of airstrikes: Russia launched cruise missiles from Tu-160 bombers
[82951] Extensive wave of airstrikes: Russia launched cruise missiles from Tu-160 bombers
Reports of a second wave of cruise missile launches from Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers toward targets in Ukraine.
Extensive wave of airstrikes in Ukraine
This morning, June 15, 2026, Ukrainian Telegram channels reported intensive activity by the Russian Air Force. According to Kyiv Info | Ukraine News and eRadar | Air Alert, launches of cruise missiles from Tu-160 strategic bombers were identified.
The channel Povitryana Tryvoha | Kyiv Map confirmed earlier that "a launch of cruise missiles from one Tu-160 bomber was identified" according to this source. The channels, which usually report on genuine alerts and Russian military operational activity from a Ukrainian perspective, emphasized the immediate danger to the population.
Simultaneously, the channel Jeniok Broadcasts reported assessments regarding an additional attack wave, noting that "there will be a second wave" of launches from the aforementioned bombers according to Jeniok Broadcasts. This channel, which focuses its activity on current updates from the field, warns residents of the continuation of the attacks.
As of this hour, Ukrainian air defense authorities have yet to publish a final summary of damages or interceptions, but the level of alert in the country remains extremely high in light of the presence of the strategic bombers in the skies.