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🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Belaya Air Base as of December 1, 04:30 UTC
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).
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Belaya Air Base as of December 1, 04:30 UTC
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).
📍 Report on Russian Strategic Bomber Deployment as of 2 December
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 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
📍 Report on Russian Strategic Bomber Deployment as of 2 December
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 🇷🇺 Yasny ICBM Site as of November 29, 07:31 UTC
Yesterday, on November 28, during a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from Yasny Site, the missile exploded in the air and fell near the silo.
Yesterday, on November 28, during a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from Yasny Site, the missile exploded in the air and fell near the silo.
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Yasny ICBM Site as of November 29, 07:31 UTC
Yesterday, on November 28, during a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from Yasny Site, the missile exploded in the air and fell near the silo.
Yesterday, on November 28, during a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from Yasny Site, the missile exploded in the air and fell near the silo.
❗️ According to satellite imagery, as of 05:27 UTC, a record number of strategic bombers were present at Engels-2 Air Base: 10 Tu-95MS and 1 Tu-160.
November 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
❗️ According to satellite imagery, as of 05:27 UTC, a record number of strategic bombers were present at Engels-2 Air Base: 10 Tu-95MS and 1 Tu-160.
One of the three Tu-22M3s involved in yesterday’s training mission, armed with a Kh-22 anti-ship missile, was captured through the lens of a JAS 39.
❗ This is a modernized or overhauled Tu-22M3 that has not appeared publicly before. Russia has also obscured the tail number on the fin.
❗ This is a modernized or overhauled Tu-22M3 that has not appeared publicly before. Russia has also obscured the tail number on the fin.
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
One of the three Tu-22M3s involved in yesterday’s training mission, armed with a Kh-22 anti-ship missile, was captured through the lens of a JAS 39.
❗ This is a modernized or overhauled Tu-22M3 that has not appeared publicly before. Russia has also obscured the tail number on the fin.
❗ This is a modernized or overhauled Tu-22M3 that has not appeared publicly before. Russia has also obscured the tail number on the fin.
Today, three Tu-22M3s from Olenya Air Base, after a transcontinental flight from Belaya Air Base, carried out a five-hour training mission over the Baltic Sea.
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Today, three Tu-22M3s from Olenya Air Base, after a transcontinental flight from Belaya Air Base, carried out a five-hour training mission over the Baltic Sea.
🔻 Satellite images of the 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of November 26, 08:22 UTC
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 3 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 1 Il-76MD or Il-78M (Candid or Midas).
During the morning, between 5:00 AM and 8:20 AM UTC, a Tu-160 from Ukrainka Air Base arrived.
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 3 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 1 Il-76MD or Il-78M (Candid or Midas).
During the morning, between 5:00 AM and 8:20 AM UTC, a Tu-160 from Ukrainka Air Base arrived.
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🔻 Satellite images of the 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of November 26, 08:22 UTC
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 3 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 1 Il-76MD or Il-78M (Candid or Midas).
During the morning, between 5:00 AM and 8:20 AM UTC, a Tu-160 from Ukrainka Air Base arrived.
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 3 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 1 Il-76MD or Il-78M (Candid or Midas).
During the morning, between 5:00 AM and 8:20 AM UTC, a Tu-160 from Ukrainka Air Base arrived.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Taganrog South Airport as of November 25, 08:47 UTC
The airport housed the destroyed A-60 and A-100LL, along with 1 Tu-142M3/MK (Bear-F) and 2 A-40 (Mermaid).
The airport housed the destroyed A-60 and A-100LL, along with 1 Tu-142M3/MK (Bear-F) and 2 A-40 (Mermaid).
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Taganrog South Airport as of November 25, 08:47 UTC
The airport housed the destroyed A-60 and A-100LL, along with 1 Tu-142M3/MK (Bear-F) and 2 A-40 (Mermaid).
The airport housed the destroyed A-60 and A-100LL, along with 1 Tu-142M3/MK (Bear-F) and 2 A-40 (Mermaid).
❗️ According to satellite images, during tonight’s strike by Ukrainian forces on the Taganrog Aviation Scientific and Technical Complex, the A-60 and A-100LL were destroyed.
Both aircraft had been parked in the same spot for a long time.
Both aircraft had been parked in the same spot for a long time.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Taganrog South Airport as of November 18, 09:04 UTC
The airport housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 Tu-142 or Tu-95MS (Bear-F or Bear-H), 1 An-26 (Curl), 1 A-100LL, and 1 A-60.
The airport housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 Tu-142 or Tu-95MS (Bear-F or Bear-H), 1 An-26 (Curl), 1 A-100LL, and 1 A-60.
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
❗️ According to satellite images, during tonight’s strike by Ukrainian forces on the Taganrog Aviation Scientific and Technical Complex, the A-60 and A-100LL were destroyed.
Both aircraft had been parked in the same spot for a long time.
Both aircraft had been parked in the same spot for a long time.
Today, the morning of the 25th of November, a 🇷🇺 Russian drone violated 🇷🇴 Romanian airspace via 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 🇲🇩 Moldova.
November 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Today, the morning of the 25th of November, a 🇷🇺 Russian drone violated 🇷🇴 Romanian airspace via 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 🇲🇩 Moldova.
❗️ At Taganrog South Airport, an Il-76-based airframe has been destroyed. Further information is being verified.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Taganrog South Airport as of November 18, 09:04 UTC
The airport housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 Tu-142 or Tu-95MS (Bear-F or Bear-H), 1 An-26 (Curl), 1 A-100LL, and 1 A-60.
The airport housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 Tu-142 or Tu-95MS (Bear-F or Bear-H), 1 An-26 (Curl), 1 A-100LL, and 1 A-60.
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
❗️ At Taganrog South Airport, an Il-76-based airframe has been destroyed. Further information is being verified.
🔻 Satellite images of the 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of November 22, 08:26 UTC
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H) and 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack).
1 Tu-95MS likely recently arrived here from another base, possibly Dyagilevo Air Base.
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H) and 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack).
1 Tu-95MS likely recently arrived here from another base, possibly Dyagilevo Air Base.
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🔻 Satellite images of the 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of November 22, 08:26 UTC
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H) and 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack).
1 Tu-95MS likely recently arrived here from another base, possibly Dyagilevo Air Base.
The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H) and 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack).
1 Tu-95MS likely recently arrived here from another base, possibly Dyagilevo Air Base.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of November 20, 02:37 UTC
The airbase housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), and 3 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The airbase housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), and 3 Il-22 (Coot-B).
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of November 20, 02:37 UTC
The airbase housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), and 3 Il-22 (Coot-B).
The airbase housed 37 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), and 3 Il-22 (Coot-B).
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of November 20, 02:57 UTC
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
All Tu-95MS that took part in the combat mission on November 18–19 have returned to Ukrainka Air Base.
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
All Tu-95MS that took part in the combat mission on November 18–19 have returned to Ukrainka Air Base.
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of November 20, 02:57 UTC
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
All Tu-95MS that took part in the combat mission on November 18–19 have returned to Ukrainka Air Base.
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
All Tu-95MS that took part in the combat mission on November 18–19 have returned to Ukrainka Air Base.
Illustration of Today’s Combined Russian Strike on Ukraine, November 18-19
The attack was conducted by 6 Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base and 4 Tu-160 from Ukrainka air base, a small missile ship of Project 21631 Buyan-M and a submarine of Project 636 Varshavianka.
The attack was conducted by 6 Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base and 4 Tu-160 from Ukrainka air base, a small missile ship of Project 21631 Buyan-M and a submarine of Project 636 Varshavianka.
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Illustration of Today’s Combined Russian Strike on Ukraine, November 18-19
The attack was conducted by 6 Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base and 4 Tu-160 from Ukrainka air base, a small missile ship of Project 21631 Buyan-M and a submarine of Project 636 Varshavianka.
The attack was conducted by 6 Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base and 4 Tu-160 from Ukrainka air base, a small missile ship of Project 21631 Buyan-M and a submarine of Project 636 Varshavianka.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Taganrog South Airport as of November 18, 09:04 UTC
The airport housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 Tu-142 or Tu-95MS (Bear-F or Bear-H), 1 An-26 (Curl), 1 A-100LL, and 1 A-60.
The airport housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 Tu-142 or Tu-95MS (Bear-F or Bear-H), 1 An-26 (Curl), 1 A-100LL, and 1 A-60.
November 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Taganrog South Airport as of November 18, 09:04 UTC
The airport housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 Tu-142 or Tu-95MS (Bear-F or Bear-H), 1 An-26 (Curl), 1 A-100LL, and 1 A-60.
The airport housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 Tu-142 or Tu-95MS (Bear-F or Bear-H), 1 An-26 (Curl), 1 A-100LL, and 1 A-60.
🔻Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Borisoglebskoye Airfield as of November 16, 08:02 UTC
The airfield housed 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 3 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-76MD (Candid), 9 Tu-214, 2 Mi-8 (Hip), and 2 Mi-28 (Havoc).
The airfield housed 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 3 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-76MD (Candid), 9 Tu-214, 2 Mi-8 (Hip), and 2 Mi-28 (Havoc).
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🔻Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Borisoglebskoye Airfield as of November 16, 08:02 UTC
The airfield housed 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 3 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-76MD (Candid), 9 Tu-214, 2 Mi-8 (Hip), and 2 Mi-28 (Havoc).
The airfield housed 1 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 3 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Il-76MD (Candid), 9 Tu-214, 2 Mi-8 (Hip), and 2 Mi-28 (Havoc).
Two Tu-95MS that recently arrived from Russia’s Far East, along with one that was already in the European part of Russia, were armed with missiles today and are ready for a missile strike.
November 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Two Tu-95MS that recently arrived from Russia’s Far East, along with one that was already in the European part of Russia, were armed with missiles today and are ready for a missile strike.
🔻 Satellite images of the 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of November 15, 08:11 UTC
The airbase housed 2 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 5 Mi-8 (Hip).
The airbase housed 2 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 5 Mi-8 (Hip).
November 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🔻 Satellite images of the 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of November 15, 08:11 UTC
The airbase housed 2 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 5 Mi-8 (Hip).
The airbase housed 2 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 An-12 (Cub), and 5 Mi-8 (Hip).
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of November 14, 02:33 UTC
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
On 11 November, one Tu-95MS that had been parked in the western part of the base disappeared.
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
On 11 November, one Tu-95MS that had been parked in the western part of the base disappeared.
November 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of November 14, 02:33 UTC
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
On 11 November, one Tu-95MS that had been parked in the western part of the base disappeared.
The airbase housed 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 2 Il-78M (Midas), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
On 11 November, one Tu-95MS that had been parked in the western part of the base disappeared.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Perm Bolshoye Savino Airport as of November 13, 07:35 UTC
The airport housed 1 An-12 (Cub), 28 MiG-31 (Foxhound), and 5 Su-35S (Flanker-E).
In 2024, MiG-31Ks were stationed at this base, but they have since left. In 2025, Su-35s began to be deployed at the base.
The airport housed 1 An-12 (Cub), 28 MiG-31 (Foxhound), and 5 Su-35S (Flanker-E).
In 2024, MiG-31Ks were stationed at this base, but they have since left. In 2025, Su-35s began to be deployed at the base.
November 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Perm Bolshoye Savino Airport as of November 13, 07:35 UTC
The airport housed 1 An-12 (Cub), 28 MiG-31 (Foxhound), and 5 Su-35S (Flanker-E).
In 2024, MiG-31Ks were stationed at this base, but they have since left. In 2025, Su-35s began to be deployed at the base.
The airport housed 1 An-12 (Cub), 28 MiG-31 (Foxhound), and 5 Su-35S (Flanker-E).
In 2024, MiG-31Ks were stationed at this base, but they have since left. In 2025, Su-35s began to be deployed at the base.
During a training flight over the White Sea around 19:00 local time, a Russian Su-30SM from Petrozavodsk Airport crashed while returning to base, falling in a forested area near the city.
According to preliminary reports, the incident was caused by a failure of the onboard systems.
According to preliminary reports, the incident was caused by a failure of the onboard systems.
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
During a training flight over the White Sea around 19:00 local time, a Russian Su-30SM from Petrozavodsk Airport crashed while returning to base, falling in a forested area near the city.
According to preliminary reports, the incident was caused by a failure of the onboard systems.
According to preliminary reports, the incident was caused by a failure of the onboard systems.
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Taganrog South Airport as of November 8, 08:16 UTC
The airbase housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 A-100, 1 A-60, and 1 An-26 (Curl).
The airbase housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 A-100, 1 A-60, and 1 An-26 (Curl).
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Taganrog South Airport as of November 8, 08:16 UTC
The airbase housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 A-100, 1 A-60, and 1 An-26 (Curl).
The airbase housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 A-100, 1 A-60, and 1 An-26 (Curl).
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of November 7, 02:37 UTC
The airbase housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
Two Tu-160s from Engels-2 Air Base redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base on the evening of November 6.
The airbase housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
Two Tu-160s from Engels-2 Air Base redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base on the evening of November 6.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of November 7, 02:37 UTC
The airbase housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
Two Tu-160s from Engels-2 Air Base redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base on the evening of November 6.
The airbase housed 39 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 5 Tu-160 (Blackjack) and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).
Two Tu-160s from Engels-2 Air Base redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base on the evening of November 6.
Illustration of Today’s Combined Russian Strike on Ukraine, November 7–8
The attack was conducted by eight MiG-31K/I and a small missile ship of Project 21631 Buyan-M.
The attack was conducted by eight MiG-31K/I and a small missile ship of Project 21631 Buyan-M.
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Illustration of Today’s Combined Russian Strike on Ukraine, November 7–8
The attack was conducted by eight MiG-31K/I and a small missile ship of Project 21631 Buyan-M.
The attack was conducted by eight MiG-31K/I and a small missile ship of Project 21631 Buyan-M.