Russian Tu-160 Nuclear-Capable Bombers Land In South Africa

I was just sent this incredible video of one of the Tu-160s landing at AFB Waterkloof, taken from right under the approach path. pic.twitter.com/uwDZhtjBWE

— Darren Olivier (@darren_olivier) October 23, 2019

Warzone/The Drive: Russian Tu-160 Bombers Touch Down In South Africa In Historic First-Ever African Visit (Updated)

The bombers' arrival, which comes as Russia is hosting a major summit for African leaders, underscores the Kremlin expanding ties across Africa.

Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack bombers touched down today at South African Air Force Base Waterkloof in the country's capital Pretoria, marking the first time these bombers have made a visit to anywhere in Africa. This comes on the same day that Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the first-ever Russia Africa Summit in Sochi on the Black Sea and as the Kremlin has been working to expand its influence across the continent.

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WNU Editor: The arrival of these bombers is occurring at the same time as this Russia - Africa summit .... Putin aims to boost Moscow’s clout with Russia-Africa summit (AP).

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