Russia-Ukraine War (continuing)

I heard that there were two underwater explosions, the first was the one in the video, and another a few hours later.
Russia did reopen the bridge a short time later claiming that no damage was done. However, by most accounts, this was reckless as the bridge was probably badly damaged thus reducing its safety margins. At the very least, it was also was not enough time to do a proper inspection and analysis of the damage done.

After the drone nuclear bomber plane attacks two days previously, Russia claimed that the planes were only damaged and would be easily repaired. But we know from the satellite and drone imagery that at least 14 were completely destroyed. Like ash on the runaway destroyed. NATO confirmed the same.
I reckon it’s the same with the bridge. Russia downplays the damage to save face, when it’s probably f*cked and not safe to be in full use.

meanwhile over in the 4th reich… where Elon’s meltdown has begun..

News of the Russian retaliation!

1. Russians tried to launch Iskander missiles and the 3 launch platforms were struck by Ukraine (yesterday)
2. Just now, according to some, an Oreshnik missile was launched. People in Kazakhstan saw a fireworks display consistent with a broken up missile.

This is great news. We were all waiting for it.
300M dollars donated to the republicans/trump for what? Ukraine could have had a friendly US administration instead of what’s there now.

I guess we now know what Putin has on him from his time in Russia

Aside I thought they move remaining planes to Novaya Zemlya they went to literally the farthest point from Ukraine

Ukraine's armed forces continue their efforts to disarm putin's terrorists:

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-weapons-plant-hit-by-drones-in-tambov-oblast-media-reports/

Also evidence of careless smoking near Engels air base:

It’s worse than that

It be like Hitler bombing London while his panzers got as far as Paris only to get their asses handed to them and pushed back all way to border

Only for three years later the residents be subjected to @LordHawHawster69 boasting on radio m about the couple of fields lost today in Alsac~Lorraine and Belgium the inevitable Nazi win

taking the school yard analogy. The principal would be sacked / up in court if he let the fight continue. What happens if one of the children gets a broken jaw or whatever. In all cases the ‘teacher in charge’ would step in and ‘ immediately call a halt to proceedings ans find out what it’s all about. The patrents might be called in, a suspension or two could arise, reports would have to be written , visit to a doctor organised, etc, etc.

BUT the fight would CERTAINLY not be allowed to continue and appropriate follow up action would be taken

The Russian response (so far) is probably tamer than it could have been though. Loss of a large portion of their "defensive aircraft" looks to have helped. Also, one destroyed and 2 damaged Iskander defensive systems.

Also, @Apiarist suggests there may have been a failed Oreshink launch too.

I despise Musk as much as the next man.

But hopefully he can help to undermine Trump and eventually accelerate his departure from the White House.

And Musk is at least right that Trump's economic policies are insane and hurt Americans. I wonder will Trump still be there in 3.5 years.

Some good detail in there, worth posting for those that don't click on the links -

Ukrainian defense sources told Defense Express that Russia was only able to scramble seven strategic bombers — five Tu-95MS and two Tu-160s — for the strike.

Crucially, these aircraft were loaded nearly to their full payload capacity, carrying on average five missiles each, in stark contrast to previous strikes where bombers often carried just one to three missiles. This marks the first such maximal loading since August 2024, when 11 Tu-95MS aircraft fired 77 Kh-101s in Russia’s then-largest combined strike.

Even so, the effort fell short. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 30 of the 36 Kh-101 cruise missiles, and both R-500s were also shot down. Of the six ballistic missiles, four were intercepted, and two failed to reach their targets.

This aggressive bomber loading indicates a shift from Russia’s previous strategy of conserving airframe hours and extending the service life of its limited fleet.

Notably, the Tu-160—Moscow’s most advanced strategic bomber—was used in two consecutive strikes, on May 26 and June 6, 2025.

Before that, the aircraft had been used in combat only sporadically since 2023: on May 18, 2023, and November 17, 2024. The back-to-back deployment suggests the Kremlin is increasingly pressed to maintain the scale and optics of its long-range strikes.

It's been called for a few times on this thread but it really is time for Europe to start scrambling more planes to "test" Russian response times. All clocking up flight hours. Only one side will be diligently servicing their airframes. And especially in the window when a Russian act of aggression is imminent.