Russia could overwhelm Ukraine with airpower if the West does not supply defence systems and fighter jets, top military analysts have warned.
The West must “urgently bolster” Ukrainian air-defence capacity, including with American F-16 and F-18, and Swedish Gripen aircraft.
Russian pilots have been cautious throughout the war, so even a small number of Western fighters could have a major deterrent effect, according to the report by the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi).
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It warns that Western military aid is focused mainly on the ground war as Ukraine has been successful in holding back Russia’s air force.
Read more: The Telegraph
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