Four modernized Tu-95MS strategic bombers to join Russia's long-range air fleet in 2019 - Russian Defense Ministry

MOSCOW. Jan 9 (Interfax-AVN) - Four modernized Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bombers will join the Russian long-range air force in 2019, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"The Russian long-range air force will receive four Tu-95MS strategic bombers in 2019. Six modernized Tu-160 and Tu-95MS aircraft joined the long-range air force in 2018," it said.