Russian defense officials claim Ukrainian drones were behind explosions at two Russian air bases hundreds of miles from the Ukrainian border this morning.
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The Engels air base houses strategic bombers that have previously been used to launch strikes on Ukraine and are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, theThe Ryazan air base is a hub for long-range flight tankers that can refuel bombers while in the air, per AP.Russia launched a fresh wave of missile strikes across Ukraine on Monday, continuing attacks on critical infrastructure as the war stretches into winter.
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