According to a source close to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian commanders have chosen to employ more air power in their conflict with Ukraine. This information was provided by the news organization Significant Stories.
“Previously, they would spare the aircraft. They hardly ever entered the Ukrainian air defense zone. Now that we have changed our strategy, “The interlocutor said, adding that Russia still outclasses the Ukrainian Armed Forces in terms of aircraft.
He predicts that despite the “large shooting down” of Russian aircraft and helicopters, the Ukrainian Military Forces will still face challenges.
Russian warplanes will struggle to overcome the Ukrainian air defense, though. Medium-range systems are used by the Ukrainian Military. Also, in order to “hide” from Ukrainian radars, the aircraft must fly at a low altitude. However at that point, they are exposed to mobile anti-aircraft missile systems like Stingers.
The Financial Times had claimed to have information from individuals claiming that Russia was sending military planes to the Ukrainian border. NATO sources who spoke with the publication claimed that Moscow is getting ready for an air assault in which it will try to take down the Ukrainian air defense.
Russian aircraft and helicopter losses during the conflict were 298 and 286 respectively, according to the most recent figures from the General Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
