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Russia: strategic bombers arrive in Venezuela, but without nuclear armament

Moscow, Russia - Confirmed by Russia's Foreign Minister

Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers that landed in Venezuela on Wednesday are scheduled to return home on September 15 but will stay on if Venezuela gives its approval, Russia's Air Force said on Thursday. The bombers landed at Venezuela's Libertador airfield late last night and during the 13-hour flight from their home base in central Russia were accompanied by NATO fighters. During...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1094226
Rome, Italy, 09/12/2008 17:59
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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