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🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of January 15, 02:55 UTC
The air base housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of January 15, 02:55 UTC
The air base housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Borisoglebskoye Airfield as of January 14, 07:58 UTC
The airfield housed 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 4 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 6 Tu-214, 3 Mi-8 (Hip), 1 Ka-52 (Hokum B), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
The airfield housed 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 4 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 6 Tu-214, 3 Mi-8 (Hip), 1 Ka-52 (Hokum B), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
January 15, 2026 at 1:23 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Borisoglebskoye Airfield as of January 14, 07:58 UTC
The airfield housed 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 4 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 6 Tu-214, 3 Mi-8 (Hip), 1 Ka-52 (Hokum B), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
The airfield housed 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 4 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 6 Tu-214, 3 Mi-8 (Hip), 1 Ka-52 (Hokum B), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
🇺🇦 MiG-29UB of the 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force
The fighter jet is conducting a training flight for the purpose of training personnel.
Winter 2026, Ukraine.
The fighter jet is conducting a training flight for the purpose of training personnel.
Winter 2026, Ukraine.
January 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
🇺🇦 MiG-29UB of the 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Force
The fighter jet is conducting a training flight for the purpose of training personnel.
Winter 2026, Ukraine.
The fighter jet is conducting a training flight for the purpose of training personnel.
Winter 2026, Ukraine.
Two MiG-31K from Olenya Air Base conducted a two-hour patrol mission over the Barents Sea and near Novaya Zemlya.
Aerial refueling support was provided by an Il-78M from Dyagilevo Air Base. Two MiG-31K arrived at Olenya Air Base yesterday.
Aerial refueling support was provided by an Il-78M from Dyagilevo Air Base. Two MiG-31K arrived at Olenya Air Base yesterday.
January 12, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Two MiG-31K from Olenya Air Base conducted a two-hour patrol mission over the Barents Sea and near Novaya Zemlya.
Aerial refueling support was provided by an Il-78M from Dyagilevo Air Base. Two MiG-31K arrived at Olenya Air Base yesterday.
Aerial refueling support was provided by an Il-78M from Dyagilevo Air Base. Two MiG-31K arrived at Olenya Air Base yesterday.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of January 10, 02:55 UTC
The air base housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 6 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 An-124-100 (Condor), 3 Il-78M (Midas), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 6 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 An-124-100 (Condor), 3 Il-78M (Midas), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of January 10, 02:55 UTC
The air base housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 6 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 An-124-100 (Condor), 3 Il-78M (Midas), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 6 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 An-124-100 (Condor), 3 Il-78M (Midas), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
Russia Continues Testing Second S-70 Okhotnik Prototype After Failure in Ukraine
In 2025, active testing of the second prototype of the Russian S-70 Okhotnik combat UAV is ongoing at the 929th State Flight Test Center.
In 2025, active testing of the second prototype of the Russian S-70 Okhotnik combat UAV is ongoing at the 929th State Flight Test Center.
January 8, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Russia Continues Testing Second S-70 Okhotnik Prototype After Failure in Ukraine
In 2025, active testing of the second prototype of the Russian S-70 Okhotnik combat UAV is ongoing at the 929th State Flight Test Center.
In 2025, active testing of the second prototype of the Russian S-70 Okhotnik combat UAV is ongoing at the 929th State Flight Test Center.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of January 5, 02:59 UTC
The air base housed 34 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 6 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 3 Il-78M (Midas), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 34 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 6 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 3 Il-78M (Midas), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
January 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of January 5, 02:59 UTC
The air base housed 34 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 6 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 3 Il-78M (Midas), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 34 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 6 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 3 Il-78M (Midas), and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
Happy New Year! 🥂🎉
Thank you to everyone who was with us this year: our partners, friends, and supporters.
The past year brought new opportunities, valuable experience, and truly unforgettable moments. Onward to 2026!
Thank you to everyone who was with us this year: our partners, friends, and supporters.
The past year brought new opportunities, valuable experience, and truly unforgettable moments. Onward to 2026!
December 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Happy New Year! 🥂🎉
Thank you to everyone who was with us this year: our partners, friends, and supporters.
The past year brought new opportunities, valuable experience, and truly unforgettable moments. Onward to 2026!
Thank you to everyone who was with us this year: our partners, friends, and supporters.
The past year brought new opportunities, valuable experience, and truly unforgettable moments. Onward to 2026!
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Belaya Air Base as of December 30, 04:56 UTC
The air base housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 40 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 4 An-30 (Clank).
The air base housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 40 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 4 An-30 (Clank).
December 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Belaya Air Base as of December 30, 04:56 UTC
The air base housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 40 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 4 An-30 (Clank).
The air base housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 40 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 4 An-30 (Clank).
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of December 26, 03:14 UTC
The air base housed ~35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-148, and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed ~35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-148, and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
December 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of December 26, 03:14 UTC
The air base housed ~35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-148, and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed ~35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-148, and 1 Il-22 (Coot-B).
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Novorossiysk Naval Base as of December 24, 07:58 UTC
For the first time on December 23, after a drone operation by the Security Service of Ukraine, a booming barrier was installed at the entrance to the submarine dock.
For the first time on December 23, after a drone operation by the Security Service of Ukraine, a booming barrier was installed at the entrance to the submarine dock.
December 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Novorossiysk Naval Base as of December 24, 07:58 UTC
For the first time on December 23, after a drone operation by the Security Service of Ukraine, a booming barrier was installed at the entrance to the submarine dock.
For the first time on December 23, after a drone operation by the Security Service of Ukraine, a booming barrier was installed at the entrance to the submarine dock.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Shaykovka Air Base as of December 24, 08:59 UTC
The airbase housed 7 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 2 Ka-52 (Hokum B), 1 Mi-8 (Hip), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
Over the past month, 2–3 Tu-22M3 from Shaykovka Air Base conducted several training patrol missions over the Black Sea.
The airbase housed 7 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 2 Ka-52 (Hokum B), 1 Mi-8 (Hip), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
Over the past month, 2–3 Tu-22M3 from Shaykovka Air Base conducted several training patrol missions over the Black Sea.
December 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Shaykovka Air Base as of December 24, 08:59 UTC
The airbase housed 7 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 2 Ka-52 (Hokum B), 1 Mi-8 (Hip), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
Over the past month, 2–3 Tu-22M3 from Shaykovka Air Base conducted several training patrol missions over the Black Sea.
The airbase housed 7 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 2 Ka-52 (Hokum B), 1 Mi-8 (Hip), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
Over the past month, 2–3 Tu-22M3 from Shaykovka Air Base conducted several training patrol missions over the Black Sea.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of December 24, 08:25 UTC
The airbase housed 1 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), and 2 Su-34 (Fullback).
After the combat mission, all Tu-95MS left the base; most likely, the majority relocated to Olenya Air Base.
The airbase housed 1 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), and 2 Su-34 (Fullback).
After the combat mission, all Tu-95MS left the base; most likely, the majority relocated to Olenya Air Base.
December 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of December 24, 08:25 UTC
The airbase housed 1 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), and 2 Su-34 (Fullback).
After the combat mission, all Tu-95MS left the base; most likely, the majority relocated to Olenya Air Base.
The airbase housed 1 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), and 2 Su-34 (Fullback).
After the combat mission, all Tu-95MS left the base; most likely, the majority relocated to Olenya Air Base.
Russia Ministry of Defense reported that exercises on eliminating the consequences of emergency situations were conducted at the base of a long-range aviation regiment.
The footage shows a Tu-95MS (RF-94129, Red 23) carrying a single Kh-101 cruise missile at Ukrainka Air Base in Russia’s Far East.
The footage shows a Tu-95MS (RF-94129, Red 23) carrying a single Kh-101 cruise missile at Ukrainka Air Base in Russia’s Far East.
December 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Russia Ministry of Defense reported that exercises on eliminating the consequences of emergency situations were conducted at the base of a long-range aviation regiment.
The footage shows a Tu-95MS (RF-94129, Red 23) carrying a single Kh-101 cruise missile at Ukrainka Air Base in Russia’s Far East.
The footage shows a Tu-95MS (RF-94129, Red 23) carrying a single Kh-101 cruise missile at Ukrainka Air Base in Russia’s Far East.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of December 18, 02:55 UTC
The air base housed 35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Tu-134 (Crusty), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Tu-134 (Crusty), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
December 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of December 18, 02:55 UTC
The air base housed 35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Tu-134 (Crusty), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Tu-134 (Crusty), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Novorossiysk Naval Base as of December 16, 08:25 UTC
On December 15, the Security Service of Ukraine reported a strike on an Improved Kilo-class submarine at the Novorossiysk Naval Base.
On December 15, the Security Service of Ukraine reported a strike on an Improved Kilo-class submarine at the Novorossiysk Naval Base.
December 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Novorossiysk Naval Base as of December 16, 08:25 UTC
On December 15, the Security Service of Ukraine reported a strike on an Improved Kilo-class submarine at the Novorossiysk Naval Base.
On December 15, the Security Service of Ukraine reported a strike on an Improved Kilo-class submarine at the Novorossiysk Naval Base.
Today, December 16, two Tu-22M3 and a MiG-31K, with aerial refueling support from an Il-78M and escorted by Su-35Ss and Su-27s, carried out a five-hour training mission in the eastern part of the Black Sea.
December 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Today, December 16, two Tu-22M3 and a MiG-31K, with aerial refueling support from an Il-78M and escorted by Su-35Ss and Su-27s, carried out a five-hour training mission in the eastern part of the Black Sea.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of December 16, 08:22 UTC
The airbase housed 2 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 3 Su-34 (Fullback).
Yesterday, two Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels-2 Air Base and later flew to Olenya Air Base.
The airbase housed 2 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 3 Su-34 (Fullback).
Yesterday, two Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels-2 Air Base and later flew to Olenya Air Base.
December 16, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of December 16, 08:22 UTC
The airbase housed 2 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 3 Su-34 (Fullback).
Yesterday, two Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels-2 Air Base and later flew to Olenya Air Base.
The airbase housed 2 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 3 Su-34 (Fullback).
Yesterday, two Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels-2 Air Base and later flew to Olenya Air Base.
The redeployment of two Tu-160 has not been confirmed. Yesterday, three Tu-95MS were redeployed to the European part of Russia.
❗️ Russia has begun preparations of strategic bombers for combat mission against Ukraine.
During the day, two Tu‑95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels‑2 Air Base, completed arming procedures, and then headed to Olenya Air Base.
During the day, two Tu‑95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels‑2 Air Base, completed arming procedures, and then headed to Olenya Air Base.
December 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The redeployment of two Tu-160 has not been confirmed. Yesterday, three Tu-95MS were redeployed to the European part of Russia.
❗️ Russia has begun preparations of strategic bombers for combat mission against Ukraine.
During the day, two Tu‑95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels‑2 Air Base, completed arming procedures, and then headed to Olenya Air Base.
During the day, two Tu‑95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels‑2 Air Base, completed arming procedures, and then headed to Olenya Air Base.
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
❗️ Russia has begun preparations of strategic bombers for combat mission against Ukraine.
During the day, two Tu‑95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels‑2 Air Base, completed arming procedures, and then headed to Olenya Air Base.
During the day, two Tu‑95MS from Ukrainka Air Base arrived at Engels‑2 Air Base, completed arming procedures, and then headed to Olenya Air Base.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Borisoglebskoye Airfield as of December 14, 09:47 UTC
The airfield housed 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 4 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-76MD (Candid), 8 Tu-214, 3 Mi-8 (Hip), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
A significant number of Tu-160s remain in hangars undergoing modernization.
The airfield housed 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 4 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-76MD (Candid), 8 Tu-214, 3 Mi-8 (Hip), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
A significant number of Tu-160s remain in hangars undergoing modernization.
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Borisoglebskoye Airfield as of December 14, 09:47 UTC
The airfield housed 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 4 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-76MD (Candid), 8 Tu-214, 3 Mi-8 (Hip), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
A significant number of Tu-160s remain in hangars undergoing modernization.
The airfield housed 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 4 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-76MD (Candid), 8 Tu-214, 3 Mi-8 (Hip), and 1 Mi-28 (Havoc).
A significant number of Tu-160s remain in hangars undergoing modernization.
📍 Report on Russian Strategic Bomber Deployment as of December 14
As of today, most Russian Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers are located in the Russian Far East.
In the European part of Russia, the usual numbers remain, not ready for a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine.
As of today, most Russian Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers are located in the Russian Far East.
In the European part of Russia, the usual numbers remain, not ready for a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine.
December 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
📍 Report on Russian Strategic Bomber Deployment as of December 14
As of today, most Russian Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers are located in the Russian Far East.
In the European part of Russia, the usual numbers remain, not ready for a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine.
As of today, most Russian Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers are located in the Russian Far East.
In the European part of Russia, the usual numbers remain, not ready for a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of December 11, 02:56 UTC
The air base housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas) and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas) and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
December 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of December 11, 02:56 UTC
The air base housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas) and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas) and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
Today, December 9, the Russian Aerospace Forces and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force conducted joint large-scale exercises involving strategic bombers in the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, and the western part of the Pacific Ocean.
December 9, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Today, December 9, the Russian Aerospace Forces and the People’s Liberation Army Air Force conducted joint large-scale exercises involving strategic bombers in the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea, and the western part of the Pacific Ocean.
Today, during a test flight after routine maintenance at the 308th Aircraft Repair Plant an An-22A (RF-08832) crashed shortly after takeoff.
After takeoff, the crew reported a malfunction and the failure of one of the systems during the initial turn. Shortly thereafter, radio contact was lost.
After takeoff, the crew reported a malfunction and the failure of one of the systems during the initial turn. Shortly thereafter, radio contact was lost.
December 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Today, during a test flight after routine maintenance at the 308th Aircraft Repair Plant an An-22A (RF-08832) crashed shortly after takeoff.
After takeoff, the crew reported a malfunction and the failure of one of the systems during the initial turn. Shortly thereafter, radio contact was lost.
After takeoff, the crew reported a malfunction and the failure of one of the systems during the initial turn. Shortly thereafter, radio contact was lost.