russians continue to attack Ukrainian positions with guided bombs, but the number of air strikes has decreased. russian pilots do not dare to fly closer because the Ukrainian Air Force's surface-to-air missile systems are hunting russian fighters.
"Just yesterday, there was a combat use against enemy aircraft at a distance of more than 150 kilometers. After significant losses such as A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft as well as Su-34/Su-35 fighters, occupiers significantly reduced the number of air strikes using guided bombs. And there are still no AEW&CS aircraft in the Sea of Azov and other areas, which reduces enemy ability to conduct radar surveillance," the Commander of Ukrainian Air Force, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk reported on his Telegram channel.
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Over the past month, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have eliminated many russian aircraft. Fifteen planes were shot down, including one A-50U, two Su-35s as well as 12 Su-34s. The overall statistics look like this:
- March 2: Su-34
- March 1: Su-34
According to Mykola Oleshchuk, such results of Ukraine`s air defense demoralized russian occupiers.
"Certain 'discussions' have already begun among russian pilots about the military leadership's decision to give them 'one way ticket'. Such talks as well as sabotage, during the occupiers' missions will only increase when Ukrainian Air Force receives more tools from Western partners to protect our skies from enemy air attacks," Mykola Oleshchuk noted.
Earlier Defense Express reported that satellite data had revealed at least six russian Su-34 fighter jets had not returned.
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