Kathmandu— During World War I, while attention focused on the skies over France and Belgium, Russia waged its own aerial war marked by ingenuity, challenges, and ultimately, tragedy. Beginning with reconnaissance missions in 1911 and culminating in innovative bombing tactics and even mid-air ramming attempts, Russian aviation rapidly evolved despite significant industrial shortcomings. The Imperial […]

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