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Yesterday, one Tu-142MZ from Severomorsk-1 Naval Air Base conducted an 11-hour flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas.

Two F-35As from Evenes Air Station and two Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth were scrambled on a Quick Reaction Alert.
September 17, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Yesterday, at least two Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base were redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base.
Today, three Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base conducted a five-hour training flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas.

The Tu-95MS were escorted by four Su-33 from Severomorsk-1 Naval Air Base.

Two F-35A from Evenes Air Station were scrambled on Quick Reaction Alert.
September 17, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Today, three Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base conducted a five-hour training flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas.

The Tu-95MS were escorted by four Su-33 from Severomorsk-1 Naval Air Base.

Two F-35A from Evenes Air Station were scrambled on Quick Reaction Alert.
September 15, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Today, three Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base were redeployed to Olenya Air Base for training over the Barents Sea.
September 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of September 11, 02:29 UTC

The air base housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 11 Tu-160M (Blackjack), and 1 Il-78M (Midas).

On September 9, five Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base were redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base.
September 11, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Yesterday at 22:40 UTC, there were 32 Tu-95MS and 11 Tu-160M at Ukrainka Air Base.

Yesterday, four Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base were redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base after a combat mission.

Two Tu-160M from Ukrainka Air Base returned after a combat mission.
September 9, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Today at 05:57 UTC, there were 11 Tu-95MS at Olenya Air Base.

Yesterday, seven Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base were redeployed to Olenya Air Base.

Today, another Tu-95MS from an unknown air base was redeployed to Olenya Air Base.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Olenya Air Base as of September 7, 09:27 UTC

The air base housed 5 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 33 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), and 3 An-12 (Cub).

Today, five Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base were redeployed to Olenya Air Base.
September 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
On September 8, four Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base and two Tu-160M from Ukrainka Air Base conducted a combat mission against Ukraine.

The Tu-95MSs and Tu-160Ms launched Kh-101 cruise missiles from the airspace over the Leningrad and Smolensk oblasts.
September 8, 2026 at 11:51 AM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Olenya Air Base as of September 7, 09:27 UTC

The air base housed 5 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 33 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), and 3 An-12 (Cub).

Today, five Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base were redeployed to Olenya Air Base.
September 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of September 5, 08:00 UTC

In early September, construction began on the first of sixteen aircraft shelters at Engels-2 Air Base.

Estimated shelter dimensions are roughly 63 by 63 meters, with 7-meter sidewalls and a peak height of 17 meters.
September 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Today, three Tu-95MS departed from Ukrainka Air Base.

At 06:52 UTC, there were 33 Tu-95MS and 10 Tu-160M at Ukrainka Air Base.

One An-12 arrived at Ukrainka Air Base.
September 5, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Today, one Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base was redeployed to Engels-2 Air Base.

Yesterday, one Tu-160M from Ukrainka Air Base was redeployed to Engels-2 Air Base and returned.

There are at least 3 Tu-160M loaded with cruise missiles at Ukrainka Air Base.
September 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Between September 1 and 2, a third Il-976 SKIP arrived at Rogachevo Air Base.

There are 3 Il-976 SKIP (76452, 76453, and 76455) at Rogachevo Air Base.

Between August 23 and 26, three Su-30SM of the Russian Knights arrived at Rogachevo Air Base.
Between August 22 and 23, a second Il-976 SKIP arrived at Rogachevo Air Base.

Today at 04:30 UTC, there were 1 A-50U, 2 Il-976 SKIP, 4 An-26, and 1 An-74D (RA-74047) at Rogachevo Air Base.

On August 22, an Il-976 SKIP conducted a range instrumentation flight from Rogachevo Air Base.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Rogachevo Air Base as of August 19, 08:50 UTC

The air base housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay-B), 1 Il-976 SKIP (Mainstay-C), 1 An-72 or An-74 (Coaler-C), 4 An-26 (Curl), 2 Mi-8 (Hip), and 2 Ka-27 (Helix-A).
September 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Today, one An-124-100 arrived at Engels-2 Air Base.
Today, one Il-76MD or Il-78M arrived at Engels-2 Air Base and one Il-76MD arrived at Ukrainka Air Base.

On August 29, one Tu-160M from Engels-2 Air Base was redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base. There are 10 Tu-160M at Ukrainka Air Base.
September 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Anapa Airport as of August 29, 08:07 UTC

On August 23, the Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine carried out a strike on the Anapa Airport.

The Su-30SM sustained damage to its right wing and left flaperon. The MiG-29K likely sustained no damage.
August 31, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Today, one Il-76MD or Il-78M arrived at Engels-2 Air Base and one Il-76MD arrived at Ukrainka Air Base.

On August 29, one Tu-160M from Engels-2 Air Base was redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base. There are 10 Tu-160M at Ukrainka Air Base.
August 31, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Today, one Tu-160M from Borisoglebskoye Airfield was redeployed to Engels-2 Air Base.

Today, one Il-76MD or Il-78M and one An-26 arrived at Engels-2 Air Base.

Yesterday, one Tu-160M from Ukrainka Air Base was redeployed to Engels-2 Air Base and returned.
August 29, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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August 28, 2026 at 1:48 PM
One Tu-160M from Ukrainka Air Base was redeployed to Engels-2 Air Base and is now being redeployed back.

Between August 19 and 26, four Il-76MD or Il-78M and one An-148 arrived at Engels-2 Air Base.
August 26, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Between August 22 and 23, a second Il-976 SKIP arrived at Rogachevo Air Base.

Today at 04:30 UTC, there were 1 A-50U, 2 Il-976 SKIP, 4 An-26, and 1 An-74D (RA-74047) at Rogachevo Air Base.

On August 22, an Il-976 SKIP conducted a range instrumentation flight from Rogachevo Air Base.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Rogachevo Air Base as of August 19, 08:50 UTC

The air base housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay-B), 1 Il-976 SKIP (Mainstay-C), 1 An-72 or An-74 (Coaler-C), 4 An-26 (Curl), 2 Mi-8 (Hip), and 2 Ka-27 (Helix-A).
August 23, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Two Tu-142MZ from Kamenny Ruchey Naval Air Base were redeployed to Yelizovo Airport. There are 4 Tu-142MZ at Yelizovo Airport.
August 23, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Today at 02:25 UTC, there were 37 Tu-95MS and 9 Tu-160M at Ukrainka Air Base.

Yesterday, six Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base and Engels-2 Air Base were redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base after a combat mission.

Two Tu-160M from Ukrainka Air Base are preparing for departure for a training flight.
August 22, 2026 at 8:54 AM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Rogachevo Air Base as of August 19, 08:50 UTC

The air base housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay-B), 1 Il-976 SKIP (Mainstay-C), 1 An-72 or An-74 (Coaler-C), 4 An-26 (Curl), 2 Mi-8 (Hip), and 2 Ka-27 (Helix-A).
August 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The first two Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base were redeployed to Olenya Air Base.

Two Tu-160M from Ukrainka Air Base are conducting a training flight over Siberia.
Today at 03:06 UTC, there were 31 Tu-95MS and 9 Tu-160M at Ukrainka Air Base.

Six Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base are now being redeployed to Engels-2 Air Base and Olenya Air Base.

At least two Tu-160M from Ukrainka Air Base are preparing for departure.
Today, there are 37 Tu-95MS, 9 Tu-160M, and 3 Il-78M at Ukrainka Air Base.

Between August 15 and 17, one Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base was redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base.

Between August 8 and 15, one Tu-160M from Borisoglebskoye Airfield was redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base.
August 19, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Today at 03:06 UTC, there were 31 Tu-95MS and 9 Tu-160M at Ukrainka Air Base.

Six Tu-95MS from Ukrainka Air Base are now being redeployed to Engels-2 Air Base and Olenya Air Base.

At least two Tu-160M from Ukrainka Air Base are preparing for departure.
Today, there are 37 Tu-95MS, 9 Tu-160M, and 3 Il-78M at Ukrainka Air Base.

Between August 15 and 17, one Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base was redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base.

Between August 8 and 15, one Tu-160M from Borisoglebskoye Airfield was redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base.
August 19, 2026 at 7:04 AM