The Ukrainian Air Force reported activity of enemy tactical aviation in the eastern direction and a threat of aviation strikes on frontline areas between 2:45 PM and 3:15 PM UTC on January 3, 2026. The єRadar channel noted three Tu-95MS bombers redeploying from Ukrainka airfield to Belaya airfield in the same 30-minute window. The Air Force posted an alert stating: "⚠ Attention! 🛫 Activity of enemy tactical aviation in the eastern direction! 🚀🚀The threat of using aviation means of destruction for the frontline areas!" This warning occurred amid ongoing Russian aerial operations. The єRadar update specified: "✈️ 3x Tu-95MS are being redeployed from the Ukrainka airfield to the Belaya airfield," highlighting strategic bomber movements. This follows a prior Ukrainian Air Force alert before 2:45 PM UTC on the same day of Russian KAB guided bombs toward Kharkiv Oblast from the north and tactical aviation in the north-eastern direction.
