Ukrainian intel have said that they were seeing Russia prepare for a large aviation bombing attack. So all the best bombers were out on the tarmac getting fuele

Ukrainian intel have said that they were seeing Russia prepare for a large aviation bombing attack. So all the best bombers were out on the tarmac getting fueled when they attacked. Maximum pain. Russia didn't just loose a third of their strategic bombers, they lost their best third. The other lesser two thirds will now have to handle the wear and tear going forward. And these planes are already old and torn and require a lot of upkeep.