299th Tactical Aviation Brigade
| 299th Tactical Aviation Brigade | |
|---|---|
| 299-та бригада тактичної авіації | |
| Active | 4 November 1976 – present |
| Country | Ukraine Soviet Union (1976–1991) |
| Allegiance | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Branch | Ukrainian Air Force |
| Type | Air Force Aviation |
| Role | Close air support |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Air Command South |
| Garrison/HQ | Kulbakino Air Base, Mykolaiv Oblast |
| Nickname | Vasyl Nikiforov |
| Patron | Vasyl Nikiforov |
| Engagements | Soviet–Afghan War |
| Decorations | For Courage and Bravery |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Oleksandr Dyakov |
| Insignia | |
| Former Shoulderpatch | |
| Former Insignia | |
| Roundel | |
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| Aviation branch insignia | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Sukhoi Su-25 |
| Trainer | Aero L-39 Albatros |
The 299th Tactical Aviation Brigade named after Vasyl Nikiforov (MUN A4465) is a formation of the Ukrainian Air Force based at Kulbakino Air Base, Mykolaiv Oblast. The unit is equipped with Sukhoi Su-25 attack aircraft and is tasked with providing close air support for the Ukrainian Ground Forces and the Ukrainian Navy. It is subordinated to Air Command South headquartered at Odesa and has some 950 servicemen. Initially the airbase operated solely Su-25s but in November 2007 it inherited some 20 Aero L-39 Albatros trainer aircraft from a disbanded unit. Known operational aircraft as of 2016 are 13 L-39Cs and 23 Su-25s (of which 5 are Su-25UBs). As of late 2025 it could be up to 26, including possibly 8 Su-25UBs.