Ukrainka (air base)
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Ukrainka is one of Russia's largest strategic Long Range Aviation
bases in the Far East. Located in Amur Oblast
, Russia
, 28 km north of Belogorsk
, it is a major nuclear bomber base, with large tarmacs and nearly 40 revetment
s.
In 1955, Ukrainka was one of only six Soviet bases capable of handling the Myasishchev M-4
(Bison) bomber. The Tu-22 (Blinder) operated from the base in the 1960s-1970s, and by the 1980s, its fleet consisted of a large number of Tu-95K22 (Bear-G) and a smaller number of Tu-95K (Bear-B) aircraft. By 1994, all of its aircraft had been converted to Tu-95MS (Bear-H) standards. In 1998, it had 16 Tu-95MS16 and 27 Tu-95MS6 aircraft, according to START I
treaty documents[#21].
Units stationed at Ukrainka have included:
Tu-95 bombers that made up the 1023rd and 1226th TBAPs at Dolon
in the Kazakh SSR
were withdrawn to Ukrainka after the USSR dissolved in 1992.
In 2007, units stationed at the base included:
The other two regiments listed under the control of the 326th TBAD by Air Forces Monthly
in 2007 were the 200th Heavy Bomber Air Regiment at Belaya
, near Irkutsk, and the 444th Heavy Bomber Air Regiment at Vozdvizshenka (Ussuriysk).
Long Range Aviation
Long Range Aviation was the branch of the Soviet Air Forces tasked with long-range bombardment of strategic targets with nuclear weapons. During the Cold War, it was the counterpart to the Strategic Air Command of the United States Air Force....
bases in the Far East. Located in Amur Oblast
Amur Oblast
Amur Oblast is a federal subject of Russia , situated about east of Moscow on the banks of the Amur and Zeya Rivers. It shares its border with the Sakha Republic in the north, Khabarovsk Krai and the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in the east, People's Republic of China in the south, and Zabaykalsky...
, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, 28 km north of Belogorsk
Belogorsk
Belogorsk may refer to:*Belogorsk, Amur Oblast, a town in Amur Oblast, Russia*Belogorsk, Kemerovo Oblast, an urban-type settlement in Kemerovo Oblast, Russia*Bilohirsk , also known as Belogorsk, a town in Crimea, Ukraine...
, it is a major nuclear bomber base, with large tarmacs and nearly 40 revetment
Revetment
Revetments, or revêtements , have a variety of meanings in architecture, engineering and art history. In stream restoration, river engineering or coastal management, they are sloping structures placed on banks or cliffs in such a way as to absorb the energy of incoming water...
s.
In 1955, Ukrainka was one of only six Soviet bases capable of handling the Myasishchev M-4
Myasishchev M-4
The Myasishchev M-4 Molot , USAF/DoD reporting name "Type 37", NATO reporting name 'Bison'.) is a four-engined strategic bomber designed by Vladimir Myasishchev and manufactured by the Soviet Union in the 1950s to provide a bomber capable of attacking targets in North America...
(Bison) bomber. The Tu-22 (Blinder) operated from the base in the 1960s-1970s, and by the 1980s, its fleet consisted of a large number of Tu-95K22 (Bear-G) and a smaller number of Tu-95K (Bear-B) aircraft. By 1994, all of its aircraft had been converted to Tu-95MS (Bear-H) standards. In 1998, it had 16 Tu-95MS16 and 27 Tu-95MS6 aircraft, according to START I
START I
START was a bilateral treaty between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. The treaty was signed on 31 July 1991 and entered into force on 5 December 1994...
treaty documents[#21].
Units stationed at Ukrainka have included:
- 73rd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment (73 TBAP), with 42 Tu-95 bombers in the mid-1990s, many from DolonDolonIn Greek mythology, Dolon fought for Troy during the Trojan War.-Dolon's Night Mission in Homer's Iliad:Dolon is the father of Eumedes, and has 5 daughters...
. - 40 Gv TBAP (40th Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment) with Myasishchev 3M bombers starting in 1957, and Tu-95, Tu-134, and An-26 aircraft through the 1980s and 1990s.
Tu-95 bombers that made up the 1023rd and 1226th TBAPs at Dolon
Dolon (air base)
Dolon is an air base in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan that served as a major Cold War bomber base with significant tarmac space and over 50 revetments. Dolon Southwest, a former airfield 32 km to the south, no longer exists.In 1955, Dolon was one of only six Soviet bases capable of handling the...
in the Kazakh SSR
Kazakh SSR
The Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic , also known as the Kazakh SSR for short, was one of republics that made up the Soviet Union.At in area, it was the second largest constituent republic in the USSR, after the Russian SFSR. Its capital was Alma-Ata . Today it is the independent state of...
were withdrawn to Ukrainka after the USSR dissolved in 1992.
In 2007, units stationed at the base included:
- 326th Heavy Bomber Aviation Division326th Heavy Bomber Aviation Division326th Tarnopolsky Order of Kutuzov Heavy Bomber Air Division - was an Aviation Division of the Long Range Aviation of Russia. Most recently it was included in the 37th Air Army of the Supreme High Command. It was originally formed as the 326th Night Bomber Aviation Division, formed at Egorevsk,...
(326 TBAD) headquarters, which arrived from Soltsy-2Soltsy-2Soltsy-2 is an air base in Novgorod Oblast, Russia located 2 km north of Soltsy and 72 km southwest of Novgorod...
in the Leningrad Military DistrictLeningrad Military DistrictThe Leningrad Military District was a military district of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. In 2010 it was merged with the Moscow Military District, the Northern Fleet and the Baltic Fleet to form the new Western Military District.-History:...
in 1998, and was probably disbanded in 2009-2010. . Under control of 37th Air Army37th Air ArmyThe 37th Air Army of the High Supreme Command was the strategic bomber force of the Russian Air Force from 1998 to 2009...
from October 1994. - 79th Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment (79 Gv TBAP ), with Myasishchev 3M bombers starting in 1957, and Tu-95s through the 1980s and 1990s.
- 182nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment (182 TBAP), flying Tu-95MSTupolev Tu-95The Tupolev Tu-95 is a large, four-engine turboprop-powered strategic bomber and missile platform. First flown in 1952, the Tu-95 entered service with the former Soviet Union in 1956 and is expected to serve the Russian Air Force until at least 2040...
aircraft as recently as 2006.
The other two regiments listed under the control of the 326th TBAD by Air Forces Monthly
Air Forces Monthly
Air Forces Monthly is a military aviation magazine published by Key Publishing, based in Stamford, United Kingdom.Sister publications include Air International, Air Enthusiast, Airliner World, Airports International, FlyPast and Today's Pilot.-External links:*http://www.airforcesmonthly.co.uk/* via...
in 2007 were the 200th Heavy Bomber Air Regiment at Belaya
Belaya (air base)
Belaya is a significant strategic air base in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia located 18 km northwest of Usolye-Sibirskoye and 85 km northwest of Irkutsk...
, near Irkutsk, and the 444th Heavy Bomber Air Regiment at Vozdvizshenka (Ussuriysk).