This study investigates how Russia has employed long range strike systems for strategic purposes between 2008 and 2022. Analyzing three conflicts in that timespan the study identifies changes in the use of those systems. Using Warden´s theory for air power as an analytic framework enhance the understanding of the results. The analysis focuses on three dimensions: strategic targeting, parallel operations and platform/weapon usage. The final step was to analyze the findings all together to see the development over time. Some of the available data was inconclusive and the context of the conflict might influence the conclusions, but the result is clear. The findings suggest a major evolution in Russia´s capability and willingness to use long range systems for strategic purposes. They are using a more strategic approach, but the results from Ukraine shows that they still have some challenges to solve until they reach full strategic capabilities. The study also highlights the role of reforms and technological advancements in Russian air warfare.