Russian airpower could overwhelm Ukraine unless West steps in, experts warn

Until now, Russian pilots have been cautious throughout the war

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