Why Russia is suddenly building giant shelters for bombers that once sat in the open | TheBriefWire
Why Russia is suddenly building giant shelters for bombers that once sat in the open
Published 24 June 2026 ยท world
In a significant departure from Cold War practices, Russia is now building extensive protective shelters at Engels Air Base for its strategic bombers. This initiative
In a significant departure from Cold War practices, Russia is now building extensive protective shelters at Engels Air Base for its strategic bombers. This initiative is a direct response to recent drone attacks that exposed vulnerabilities within their airbase operations. With an aging fleet of bombers, Russia is focusing on ground survivability to ensure its strategic deterrent capabilities remain effective in contemporary conflict.
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 10:57 AM IST ยท Updated: June 24, 2026 โข 11:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
In a significant departure from Cold War practices, Russia is now building extensive protective shelters at Engels Air Base for its strategic bombers.
This initiative is a direct response to recent drone attacks that exposed vulnerabilities within their airbase operations.
With an aging fleet of bombers, Russia is focusing on ground survivability to ensure its strategic deterrent capabilities remain effective in contemporary conflict.