As of 2012, the only fixed wing strike and fighter aircraft of Russian Naval Aviation are the Su-33 fighters and Su-25UTG attack aircraft of the 279th Regiment (forming the Admiral Kuznetsov's carrier air wing), plus the Su-24 bombers based in the Crimea. This sole bomber unit remained part of Naval Aviation as an exception to satisfy treaty requirements governing Russian forces deployments on Ukrainian territory (these must be part of the Black Sea Fleet).
In 2012, the only fixed-wing strike and fighter aircraft operated by the Russian Navy were the Su-33 fighters and Su-25UTG attack aircraft of the 279th Regiment (forming the Admiral Kuznetsov's carrier air wing), along with the Su-24 bombers stationed in Crimea. This bomber unit remained part of Naval Aviation as an exception to fulfill treaty requirements regarding Russian forces deployments on Ukrainian territory, which necessitate their presence within the Black Sea Fleet.