Russia – Long range bombing ops

Two cruise missiles successfully launched in exercise – Air Force

RIA NOVOSTI. August 16, 2005, 6:57 PM

MOSCOW, August 16 (RIA Novosti) – Two cruise missiles have been successfully launched from a Russian Tu-160 (Blackjack) strategic bomber, the Russian Air Force said.
A squadron of Tu-160 strategic bombers is practicing long-range bombing operations against northwestern targets. Russian President Vladimir Putin is on board of one of the planes.