Russian military helicopters including Mi-8, Mi-26, and Ka-52 models were relocated from Machulishi Airport in Belarus to Seshcha airfield in Russia's Bryansk region. Satellite imagery from 6 April 2022 confirms the presence of at least 20 military helicopters, 19 fighter jets, and AN-124 and IL-76 transport aircraft at the airfield.
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Russian helicopters were relocated from Belarus to Seshcha airfield in Bryansk region
Relocation began on or since 3 April 2022
Helicopter types moved include Mi-8, Mi-26, and Ka-52
Origin was Machulishi Airport near Minsk, Belarus
Satellite image from 6 April shows 19 fighter jets at Seshcha airfield
Satellite image from 6 April shows at least 20 military helicopters at Seshcha airfield
AN-124 and IL-76 military transport aircraft are based at Seshcha airfield
Regrouping of Russian troops in Bryansk Oblast is nearing completion
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