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Iranian SU-24 bombers came within about two minutes of striking Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar—the largest U.S. base in the Middle East—before Qatar’s F-15s and allied warplanes shot them down; Qatar also intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones, in what authorities described as its first air-to-air combat.
Ukraine conducted a daring drone attack on Russian bomber bases, damaging or destroying around 10-12 aircraft, which constitutes about 20% of Russia’s long-range aviation. This operation significantly impacts Russia’s military capabilities and strategic planning, exposing vulnerabilities even deep within its territory, and signals Ukraine's growing ability to challenge Russian military dominance. The attack also raises questions about Russia's future tactics and the resilience of its nuclear delivery systems amid ongoing conflict negotiations.