05-02-2022 17:30 via kxan.com

Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Saturday sent a pair of long-range nuclear-capable bombers on patrol over its ally Belarus amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine.The Russian Defense Ministry said that the two Tu-22M3 bombers practiced interaction with the Belarusian air force and air defense assets during a four-hour mission. The flight followed several similar patrols over Belarus, which borders Ukraine to the north.The mission came as the Kremlin has moved troops from Siberia and the Far East to B
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