According to British intelligence experts, Russia cannot make up for the loss of aircraft in the war of aggression in Ukraine. “The losses of Russian aircraft arguably far exceed their ability to produce new airframes,” the British Defense Ministry’s daily update on the war in Ukraine said on Monday. The long time required for pilot training also reduces Moscow’s ability to restore its capabilities.
According to Ukrainian sources, Russian troops have already lost 278 aircraft since the invasion began – twice as many as in Afghanistan, according to the British. “We cannot verify these figures, but the continued lack of Russian air superiority is likely to be exacerbated by poor training, the loss of experienced crews and increased risks of close air support in closely intertwined anti-aircraft zones,” the statement said. That probably won’t change in the coming months.
The British Ministry of Defense has published daily information on the course of the war since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The government wants to counter the Russian portrayal and keep allies in line. Moscow accuses London of a disinformation campaign.
Source: Krone
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