Satellite imagery dated 11 April 2022 shows over 30 Russian military aircraft amassed at Lipetsk-2 airfield, including 6 SU-27 fighters, 14 SU-30 or SU-34 fighter-bombers, and 10 SU-24 bombers, representing a doubling of forces since late March.
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Over 30 military aircraft are stationed at Lipetsk-2 airfield
The number of aircraft at Lipetsk-2 has doubled since the end of March
Satellite image shows 6 SU-27 fighters, 14 SU-30 or SU-34 fighter-bombers, 10 SU-24 bombers and 4 unidentified aircraft
Aircraft are located on two runways at Lipetsk-2
The number of fighters and bombers at Lipetsk-2 military airport has doubled to more than 30 aircraft since the end of March
As of April 11 there are 6 Su-27 fighters at the airfield
As of April 11 there are 14 Su-30 or Su-34 bombers at the airfield
As of April 11 there are 10 Su-24 bombers at the airfield
As of April 11 there are 4 unidentified aircraft at the airfield
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