On 1 June 2025, Ukraine's long-planned drone raid Operation Spiderweb struck Olenya, destroying at least four Tu-95MS strategic bombers and an An-12 transport according to satellite imagery. Olenya is a Russian Aerospace Forces military airfield near Olenegorsk on the Kola Peninsula in Murmansk Oblast, about 92 km south of Murmansk city. It hosts long-range Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 bombers and serves as an Arctic dispersal and refuelling base; there is no civilian passenger or cargo traffic. For air freight in the region, the civil airport at Murmansk (MMK) is the relevant gateway.

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Where is Olenya Air Base located?▼

Olenya Air Base is located in Olenegorsk, RU.

What is the elevation of Olenya Air Base?▼

Olenya Air Base is at an elevation of 214 meters (702 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

68.15180, 33.46390

214 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 1 July 2026

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