Russia's pulling its aircraft away from the front lines as Ukraine hits air bases with deep strikes, Western intel says

Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:17

Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia on Aug. 27, 2021. — Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia.
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Ukrainian forces used drones to attack an airfield deep inside Russia last month.
Since then, Russia has removed its aircraft from the area and dispersed them elsewhere.
Western intelligence says this will lead to more strain on Moscow's aircrews.

Russia has pulled dozens of aircraft away from the front lines in response to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on a military base deep behind enemy lines, according to new Western intelligence.