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39 Tu-22M3 bombers and raised air-defence launchers observed at Olenya.

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Imagery of 15 August 2024 showed 39 Tu-22M3 bombers, eight more than normally based there, and 11 Tu-95MS. Six air-defence launchers had their tubes raised, three mobile electronic-warfare antennas were deployed, and tyres had been placed on aircraft as protection against drones.

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Finland, Norway
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Pattern-compatible

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    Imagery of 15 August 2024 showed 39 Tu-22M3 bombers, eight more than normally based there, and 11 Tu-95MS. Six air-defence launchers had their tubes raised, three mobile electronic-warfare antennas were deployed, and tyres had been placed on aircraft as protection against drones.