Russia's fear of putting its planes in danger may be the very thing getting them shot down, experts say

• Russia's aircraft have been staying further from the front and using glide bombs.
• Analysts say this is because Russia wants to protect its jets. But Ukraine is taking out many.
• Experts say Russian tactics may be giving Ukraine more time to hit the planes.

Russia's tactics for protecting its aircraft are giving Ukraine more time to shoot them down, air warfare experts told Business Insider.