Russia's air force appears to be backing off after Ukraine took out 3 of its jets, experts say

• Ukraine said it took out three Russian jets in quick succession, which would be a rare feat.
• War experts said that Russia's air force appeared to decrease its activity in response.
• The experts, from the Institute for the Study of War, said it could give Ukraine an opening.

A Ukrainian killstreak against Russian combat jets may have forced it to pull back on airstrikes, experts said Sunday.

The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force claimed Ukraine took down three Su-34 fighter/bombers on Thursday and Friday.