TWO Russian airfields housing Putin’s nuke bombers have reportedly been blitzed in an extraordinary drone strike – wiping out at least 40 aircraft.

A Ukrainian security representative informed Reuters that the SBU carried out an extensive drone assault on Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers, which Russia employs for launching long-range missiles aimed at Ukraine.

The source did not disclose the exact location of the drone strike, however, Ukrainian news outlets reported that the Olenya airbase, where Russia’s Tu-95 strategic bombers are stationed, was hit.

The second base under fire is understood to be the Belaya nuclear airbase in eastern Siberia’s Irkutsk region – some 2,900 miles from Ukraine.

Russia’s governor of the Murmansk region confirmed that the drone strike had taken place.

Unverified footage showed smoked billowing from mad Vlad’s bases as Russian troops and civilians watched on in horror.

Ukraine’s Pravda Gerashchenko Telegram channel said: “A special operation ‘Web’ is being conducted to demilitarise Russia.

“The [SBU] report the destruction of Russian bomber aircraft behind enemy lines.”

They added: “In particular, the destruction of more than 40 aircraft, including A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22M3.”

Local residents reported hearing explosions as swathes of Ukrainian UAVs struck Putin’s bases.

Both airfields are miles from the bloody frontline, but were still “under drone attack” by Ukrainian forces.

The air assault is believed to have been launched from within Russia – from the backs of trucks driving nearby the bases.

It marks one of the bleakest days of the war for Russian President Vladimir Putin who is continuing to relentlessly blitz Ukraine.

Local media in Ukraine also claimed more than 40 of bloodthirsty Putin’s aircraft had been hit.

A report said the driver of the truck that released the drones “may not have known” that his vehicle was full of the Ukrainian UAVs.

According to Baza media, the driver has since been detained.

Local media said: “A truck stopped at a gas station at the entrance to the city.

“Drones started flying out of the back of the truck and then attacked various objects.”