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AviVector @avivector.com · 9d

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AviVector @avivector.com · 3d

They make a number of relocations and stops. If they need to do a combat sortie on Ukraine, they fly to Engels-2 from Ukrainka (~6000 km, with Il-78 support), then to Olenya Air Base (~2000 km with no Il-78 support). They perform the actual combat sortie from Olenya Air Base after which they return.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 3d

The redeployment of two Tu-95MS from Engels-2 Air Base to Ukrainka Air Base has been confirmed.

Almost all Tu-95MS cruise missile carriers that carry out strikes on Ukraine are now concentrated in the Far East.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 3d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of October 12, 02:56 UTC

The airbase housed 7 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 38 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 3 Il-78M (Midas), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).

At least two Tu-160 arrived here, likely from Anadyr Air Base, and another one probably came from the European part of Russia

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AviVector @avivector.com · 4d

According to the markings revealed by recent earthworks, Russia intends to build 12 aircraft parking stands in this section, along with the connecting taxiways to integrate them into the base’s layout.

AviVector @avivector.com · 4d

In October, Russia Intensifies Work on Expanding Its Main Strategic Aviation Base

Today, concrete pouring has begun in the northern part of the apron. Earlier, on September 30, the same took place in the southern part, after which concrete pouring was completed along a section of the new taxiway.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 4d

In the morning, an An-124-100 and a probably new Il-76MD arrived, delivering military cargo.

At least two, and possibly up to three, Tu-95MS have been redeployed from Engels-2 Air Base to Ukrainka Air Base.

AviVector @avivector.com · 4d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of October 11, 08:28 UTC

The airbase housed 1 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 An-124 (Condor), 1 Il-76MD or Il-78M (Candid or Midas), and 4 Su-34 (Fullback).

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AviVector @avivector.com · 6d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of October 9, 08:37 UTC

The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-78M (Midas), 2 An-26 (Curl) and 3 Su-34 (Fullback).

Tonight, 1 Tu-95MS relocated to Ukrainka Air Base.

1 An-26 has arrived, delivering military cargo.

AviVector @avivector.com · 6d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Olenya Airbase as of October 9, 09:57 UTC

The airbase housed 1 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), ~34 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C) and 4 An-12 (Cub).

Currently, the 1 Tu-95MS that was on the base is in the air and heading to Engels-2 Air Base.

AviVector @avivector.com · 6d

Also, an An-26, which was not clearly visible in the lower-quality image, arrived at the base, delivering military cargo.

One Tu-160, which likely arrived from the Far East, is located in the Technical Maintenance Area.

AviVector @avivector.com · 6d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of October 8, 08:04 UTC

The airbase housed 4 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Il-76MD (Candid), 2 Il-78M (Midas), and 4 Su-34 (Fullback).

According to the high-quality image, only one Il-76MD and two Il-78M arrived at the base.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 7d

Also, 3 Tu-95MS are currently in the air from Ukrainka Air Base, likely relocating to Engels-2 Air Base.

AviVector @avivector.com · 7d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of October 8, 08:24 UTC

The airbase housed 4 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 3 Il-76MD (Candid) and 6 Su-34 (Fullback).

This morning, 1 Tu-95MS was relocated here from Olenya Air Base.

3 Il-76MD arrived at the base, delivering military cargo.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 8d

A Tu-160 has also arrived at Engels-2 Air Base, likely from Borisoglebskoye Airfield, which is currently being verified.

AviVector @avivector.com · 8d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Engels-2 Air Base as of October 7, 08:20 UTC

The airbase housed 3 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 1 Tu-134 (Crusty), and 1 Su-34 (Fullback).

Yesterday, two Tu-95MS from Olenya Air Base were redeployed to Engels-2 Air Base, and are now en route to Ukrainka Air Base.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 9d

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AviVector @avivector.com · 9d

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AviVector @avivector.com · 9d

Between October 5 and 6, the Tu-160 most likely conducted a test flight as part of maintenance work, as indicated by a change in its parking position at the base.

AviVector @avivector.com · 9d

🔻Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Borisoglebskoye Airfield as of October 6, 08:18 UTC

The airfield housed 2 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 4 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), and 8 Tu-214.

During the night of October 4–5, one Tu-160 from Ukrainka Air Base was relocated to Borisoglebskoye Airfield, likely for maintenance purposes.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 10d

In addition, the relocation of five Tu-95MS to the European part of Russia has been confirmed, and all of them took part in a combat sortie today.

AviVector @avivector.com · 10d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Ukrainka Air Base as of October 5, 02:55 UTC

The airbase housed 3 Tu-160 (Blackjack), 32 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), 2 Il-78M (Midas), and 2 Il-20M (Coot-A).

Today’s missile attack was most likely carried out with the involvement of two Tu-160s from the Ukrainka Air Base.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 11d

Two more arrived directly from the Ukrainka Air Base.

In addition, in the morning, two Tu-95MS from the Ukrainka Air Base were redeployed to the Engels-2 Air Base.

AviVector @avivector.com · 11d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Olenya Airbase as of October 4, 10:01 UTC

The airbase housed 4 Tu-95MS (Bear-H), ~32 Tu-22M3 (Backfire-C), 1 Tu-134UBL (Crusty), and ~4 An-12 (Cub).

Tonight, one Tu-95MS was redeployed from the Engels-2 Air Base. Another Tu-95MS recently arrived from the Engels-2 Air Base.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 12d

One operational A-50U (RF-94268, “Taganrog”, Red 41) arrived at the base between September 24 and 28, likely for maintenance or repair.

❗️ This is the first time such a valuable aircraft for Russia has been based so close to the frontline, within the reach of most Ukrainian UAVs.

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AviVector @avivector.com · 12d

🔻 Satellite images of 🇷🇺 Taganrog South Airport as of September 28, 08:31 UTC

The airbase housed 1 A-50U (Mainstay), 1 A-100 and 1 A-60.

In the storage area, there are 1 A-50 (Mainstay), 5 Tu-95 (Bear), 4 Be-12 (Mail), 2 Be-200ChS, and 2 A-40.

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