BreakingRussiaInitial reportUkrainka Air Base, Russia
Tu-160 redeployed from Ukrainka to Engels-2 for cruise missile arming
Monday, 13 April 2026 at 16:23 UTC · 1 source
Satellite imagery captured on April 13 shows the Ukrainka Air Base in Russia housing 37 Tu‑95MS, 6 Tu‑160, 2 Il‑78M and 1 Il‑76MD aircraft. That night a single Tu‑160 was moved to Engels‑2 Air Base for arming with cruise missiles. The redeployment highlights ongoing preparation of Russia's strategic bomber fleet for potential long‑range strike missions. The move follows heightened Russian air operations amid the conflict in Ukraine.
Key Details
Ukrainka inventory: 37 × Tu‑95MS, 6 × Tu‑160, 2 × Il‑78M, 1 × Il‑76MD
Redeployed asset: 1 × Tu‑160 to Engels‑2 for cruise missile loadout
Sources
Cycle: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 16:08 UTC · First reported: 1h ago