Russian Air Force crews trained on simulators that use special op scenarios — commander

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · Aug 12, 2026 · 183 words

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Russian Air Force Commander Colonel General Sergey Kobylash discussed the use of modern simulators and AI-driven training systems based on experiences from the special military operation. The report coincides with the celebration of Air Force Day in the Russian Federation.

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Techniques found 2

Topics 2

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What happened

Air Force aircrews train on special simulators that use special military operation scenarios, Russian Air Force Commander Colonel General Sergey Kobylash stated.

Why it matters

"Mission training is conducted on modern, special comprehensive simulators developed based on the special military operation experience, which allow pilots to practice all stages of combat and special missions, including complex elements such as, for example,…

Common ground

In addition, the commander noted that interactive automated training systems and simulation complexes are being introduced to improve the level of theoretical training for personnel.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Glittering Generalities, Euphemism: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Every year on August 12, the Russian Federation celebrates Air Force Day?
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Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

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Glittering Generalities 70% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Every year on August 12, the Russian Federation celebrates Air Force Day.”

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The claim states Air Force Day is August 12. However, the provided evidence from a YouTube report on Russian celebrations explicitly states 'Russia celebrates Air Force Day on August 1st'. Additionally, Wikipedia notes the Russian Aerospace Forces were formed on August 1, 2015.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following table presents images of the rank insignia used by the Russian Aerospace Forces. The Russia inherited the ranks of the Soviet Union, although the insignia and uniform were altered a litt…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerospace_Forces_ranks_and_ins…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marshal of the Russian Federation (Russian: Маршал Российской Федерации, romanized: Marshal Rossiyskoy Federatsii) is the highest military rank of Russia, created in 1993 following the dissolution of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshal_of_the_Russian_Federat…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Russian Air Force (Russian: Военно-воздушные силы России, ВВС, romanized: Voenno-vozdushnye sily Rossii, VVS) is a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, which was formed on 1 August 2015, with t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Air_Force

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Claim 2: “New information display systems based on modern information technologies are being used, including those utilizing artificial intelligence and augmented reality”

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While general definitions of AI and AR are provided in the evidence, there is no specific evidence in the provided results confirming that the Russian Air Force is currently using these technologies in their information display systems.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Russian military aircraft currently in service across three branches of the Russian Armed Forces, as well as in the National Guard of Russia. The list further encompasses Russia's ex…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_active_Russian_militar…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Russian Aerospace Forces or Russian Air and Space Forces (VKS) comprise the aerial, space warfare, and missile defence branches of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. It was established on…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Aerospace_Forces

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Claim 3: “Air Force aircrews train on special simulators that use special military operation scenarios, Russian Air Force Commander Colonel General Sergey Kobylash stated.”

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The claim is reported by multiple independent web sources (TASS and Military Simulations News Monitoring Service) attributing the statement to Colonel General Sergey Kobylash.

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Claim 4: “Since 2015, the Air Force has operated as a key component of the unified Russian Aerospace Forces.”

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Wikipedia and other sources confirm that the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) were established on August 1, 2015, through the merger of the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Russian Aerospace Forces[2][a] or Russian Air and Space Forces[3] (VKS[b]) comprise the aerial, space warfare, and missile defence branches of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Aerospace_Forces

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web search NEUTRAL — The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) mark their anniversary on Wednesday.The Russian Air Force is expected to have at least 76 mass-produced Su-57 jets by late 2028.
https://www.londontimes.live/world-news/russian-aerospace-fo…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Air Force (VVS) is a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces. Its missions include repelling aggression in the aerospace sphere and protecting command posts of senior government and military author…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzP7SWiMEpo

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Claim 5: “interactive automated training systems and simulation complexes are being introduced to improve the level of theoretical training for personnel.”

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The Russian Defence Ministry explicitly states that interactive automated training systems and simulation complexes are used for theoretical training and provides specific delivery numbers (50+ units) between 2015 and 2025.

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Claim 6: “Mission training is conducted on modern, special comprehensive simulators developed based on the special military operation experience, which allow pilots to practice all stages of combat and special missions, including complex elements such as, for example, in-flight refueling, actions in special situations involving equipment failures, as well as aircraft wings’ formation flights”

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The specific details regarding in-flight refueling, equipment failures, and formation flights as part of these specific simulators are only found in the reports citing the same statement by Sergey Kobylash. No other independent sources confirm these specific simulator capabilities.

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