Russia may have lost more than 70% of its combat-ready Tu-22M3 bombers since 2022.
Around 33–34 were combat-ready before the full-scale invasion. Today, only 9–10 may remain operational.
Operation Spiderweb destroyed 12 Tu-22M3 in June 2025. — U24.
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Russians need to realize that their social contract with Putin is dead. For years, he slaughtered Ukrainians using their army and taxes, while Moscow residents ignored the war and lived free from attacks or mobilization if they wished to. That deal is no more. If you burn Ukraine, Ukraine will burn you back. Welcome to the party.