Russia sends long-range bombers carrying hypersonic missiles to Syria

MiG-31K interceptors and Tu-22M3 strategic bombers, carrying hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, landed at Khmeimim airbase in Syria, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

The aircraft are set to take part in massive naval exercise staged by Moscow in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea.

Russian naval drills have apparently been closely monitored by multiple ships of NATO nations.