Russian Tu-22M3 Conducted Training over the Baltic: How Allies Reacted

Today, November 27, three Russian bombers Tu-22M3 from the Olenya airbase, after a long flight from the Bila airbase, began a training mission over the Baltic Sea. Interesting, right? Aviation technology, skilled crew, and even fighters - everything is like a movie script!

One of the aircraft was performing an important relay mission, facilitating communication between other bombers and command posts. Everyone is in their dream place, right?

Response of Western Forces to the Events

During the mission, the Russian Tu-22M3 were escorted by Su-27 and Su-35S fighters. Well, what can I say - incidents are not uncommon. Immediately, JAS 39 Swedish Air Force fighters and Eurofighters from the Italian Air Force appeared, dispatched for surveillance.

Number of Tu-22M Remaining in Russia

Remember, Forbes counted how many Tu-22M remain in Russia.

According to the publication, Russia has lost almost 10% of its fleet of strategic missile carriers Tu-22M. Before the events in Ukraine, there were approximately 60 Tu-22M in Russia - modernized versions of Cold War-era bombers capable of carrying various cruise missiles.

In this case, air training is either regular practice or almost a thriller with unexpected maneuvers and the response of other military forces. Perhaps military training processes can proceed under great scrutiny, as the national security situation is below that. To ensure everything goes according to plan, the nation must keep its finger on the pulse at all times. Stay tuned for news!