Satellite image reveals 16 Russian strategic bombers deployed near border with Finland and Norway

Russia deployed two Tu-160 and 14 Tu-95 strategic bombers, which are capable of carrying conventional and nuclear cruise missiles, to the Olenya Air Base on the Kola Peninsula, according to the Barents Observer. The news outlet referred to a satellite image of the air base taken on May 7.

The base is located just 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Russia’s borders with Finland and Norway.

The strategic bombers deployed to the Olenya Air Base have been involved in cruise missile attacks on Ukraine, reports the Barents Observer. A radio observer monitoring Russian strategic aviation said that aircraft took off from the Olenya Air Base nearly every day last week, including to participate in combat missions in Ukraine.