RussiaEngels-2 Air Base, Russia
Russian Tu-160 redeployed after mission
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 09:47 UTC · 1 source
Satellite imagery from April 15, 2026, confirmed Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers at Engels-2 Air Base. As of today, April 16, the base housed three Tu-95MS (Bear-H) and two Tu-160M (Blackjack) bombers. One of the Tu-160M aircraft was subsequently redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base after completing a combat mission, while one Tu-95MS that conducted training flights yesterday remains at Engels-2.
Key Details
Engels-2 inventory (Apr 16): 3x Tu-95MS, 2x Tu-160M
One Tu-160M redeployed to Ukrainka Air Base after combat mission
Sources
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 09:47 UTC · First reported: 13h ago