Vladimir Putin has again increased his strategic nuclear bombers at an airbase near the Finnish and Norwegian borders, say reports. Pictured: A satellite image taken on October 7, 2022 shows seven Tu-160 strategic bombers (marked in red) and four Tu-95 aircraft (marked in yellow) at the Olenya airbase, Russia Kola Peninsula
* Putin has gradually increased number of strategic bombers at Olenya air base, in the extreme north of Russia
* There were none on August 12, up to four Tu-160s on August 21, to 11 now - satellite images of the base show
* The increasing number of bombers comes amid concerns Putin could use nuclear weapons in his war
* Meanwhile, footage showed the moment an ammunition store inside Russia was hit by a Ukrainian strike
* Ukraine war: Russia urges civilians to 'leave with their children' and evacuate Kherson for their own safety
Russian president Vladimir Putin has increased the number of his strategic nuclear bombers stationed at an airbase near the Finnish and Norwegian borders, satellite images show.
The move comes amid high tension over whether Putin plans to launch an atomic attack in Europe and his on-going invasion of Ukraine, which has suffered a string of embarrassing setbacks in recent months.
The Russian tyrant has gradually increased the number of strategic bombers at Olenya air base - from none on August 12, to four supersonic Tu-160s on August 21, to 11 now.
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Update #1: STRIKE FORCE Putin deploys 11 nuclear bombers just 20 miles from Nato border as Russia warns of apocalyptic World War 3 (The SUN)
Update #2: Putin deploys 11 nuclear bombers just 20 miles from Nato border as Ukraine tensions rise (LBC)
WNU Editor: The Russian Olenya air base is a major base on the Kola Peninsula and it has always had nuclear capable bombers stationed there at some time or another. This deployment, in view of current tensions, should not surprise anyone.
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