The Russians have launched a massive aerial bombardment against the Islamic state . The first line of twelve Tu- 22 bombers struck targets in Raqqah , the .br Russia in Syria Launched Biggest Bomber Raid in Decades Against ISIS. Tupolev TU-160 strategic bomber performs during the .br Putins debrief: using strategic bombers, including the Tu-160 White Swan ( .br Russia in Syria- Airstrike on ISIS by Tu-160 Bombers with Cruise Missiles. Russian jets flew more than 100 combat sorties in Syria .