Chernigovka (air base) explained

Chernigovka
Ensign:Flag of the Russian Aerospace Forces.svg
Ensign Size:90px
Location:Chernigovka, Primorsky Krai
Country:Russia
Type:Air Base
Pushpin Map:Russia Primorsky Krai#Russia
Pushpin Map Caption:Shown within Primorsky Krai
Pushpin Label:Chernigovka
Ownership:Ministry of Defence
Operator:Russian Aerospace Forces
Controlledby:11th Air and Air Defence Forces Army
Used:-present
Battles:2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Icao:UHII
Elevation:92m (302feet)
R1-Number:07/25
R1-Surface:Concrete

Chernigovka is a Russian Aerospace Forces airbase located near Chernigovka, Primorsky Krai, Russia.

The base is home to the 18th Guards Red Banner Assault Aviation Regiment which flies the Sukhoi Su-25SM under the 303rd Composite Aviation Division, alongside the 319th Independent Helicopter Regiment which flies the Kamov Ka-52 and the Mil Mi-8AMTSh.[1]

The 18th deployed to Luninets Air Base in Belarus with their Sukhoi Su-25's as part of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chernigovka (UHII). Scramble.nl. 16 November 2022.
  2. Book: AirForces Monthly. December 2022. Key Publishing Ltd. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. 30.