Russia’s military faces a growing crisis that goes far beyond tank losses. Its fleet of Tu-22 bombers is shrinking fast, with aircraft destroyed in Ukrainian strikes, crashes, and maintenance failures—and many can never be replaced. As sanctions, aging Soviet-era equipment, and production failures cripple Russia’s aerospace industry, Putin’s long-term war plans are under threat. In this video, we examine the collapse of Russia’s bomber force and what it means for the war in Ukraine.
00:00 - Russia's Bomber Crisis
00:41 - The Decimation of the Tu-22
03:14 - Inside Tupolev's Production Failures
08:15 - The Soviet Cannibalization Trap
11:50 - Airframe Strain & the Nuclear Triad
14:15 - How Sanctions Choke Russian Aviation
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