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!
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
The military section of the airport housed A-50U (Mainstay), 2 Tu-142 (Bear-F), 1 Tu-134 (Crusty), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 1 L-410.
The military section of the airport housed A-50U (Mainstay), 2 Tu-142 (Bear-F), 1 Tu-134 (Crusty), 1 An-26 (Curl), and 1 L-410.
The air base housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78/76 (Midas or Candid) and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The air base housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78/76 (Midas or Candid) and 2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas), and 3 Il-22 (Coot-B).
❕ Today at 03:13 UTC, 2 Tu-95MS were observed on the taxiway in the western part of the base while taxiing toward the runway.
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas), and 3 Il-22 (Coot-B).
❕ Today at 03:13 UTC, 2 Tu-95MS were observed on the taxiway in the western part of the base while taxiing toward the runway.
The airbase housed 35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), and ~2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
Three Tu-95MS took off from Ukrainka Air Base during the night and headed toward the European part of Russia.
The airbase housed 35 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 8 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), and ~2 Il-22 (Coot-B).
Three Tu-95MS took off from Ukrainka Air Base during the night and headed toward the European part of Russia.
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), and 3 Il-22 (Coot-B).
During late November and early December, seven Tu-160 flights were conducted between Engels-2 Air Base and Ukrainka Air Base.
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), and 3 Il-22 (Coot-B).
During late November and early December, seven Tu-160 flights were conducted between Engels-2 Air Base and Ukrainka Air Base.
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 43 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 3 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), 1 An-26 (Curl), 4 An-30 (Clank), 1 Il-22 (Coot-B), and 24 MiG-31 (Foxhound).
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 43 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 3 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), 1 An-26 (Curl), 4 An-30 (Clank), 1 Il-22 (Coot-B), and 24 MiG-31 (Foxhound).
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.