Ukraine's drone attack on Russian nuclear bombers captured on camera
Ukraine released footage on Wednesday (4 June) showing a major drone strike on four Russian military airbases.
The video shows multiple large aircraft, including Tu-95 strategic bombers, ablaze after the attacks.
Ukraine claims its forces hit 41 military aircraft using 117 drones in Sunday's (1 June) attack on Russian airfields.
Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he had a "good conversation" with Vladimir Putin.
Trump reported that Putin said Russia"will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields."
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