Go down in flames! 6 fighters were shot down in 3 days, and the Russian army was beaten by the US military again?
Recently, Ukraine claimed to have shot down a number of Russian Air Force warplanes in the Kimmer-Commak area, including two Su-35s and several Su-34s. Considering that the unit price of the Su-35S is as high as 85 million US dollars, the loss of 6 advanced fighters within 3 days is undoubtedly a heavy loss. This time, a statement appeared on the Internet that it was the American "Patriot" missiles that shot again. Indeed, the "Patriot-3" used by Ukraine before successfully shot down Russian aircraft many times, and its results cannot be ignored.
But what is more noteworthy is what kind of ** the Su-35S encountered in this air battle. The current equipment of the Ukrainian Air Force does not look very good for this victory. On the one hand, the Ukrainian F-16 is complex to use, and it is difficult to exert its power in a short time; On the other hand, if you rely only on the "Patriot", the probability of shooting down six Su-35S with air refueling capability is also low.
In fact, NATO intelligence support played an important role in this air battle. NATO can provide all the dynamics of the Su-35S and assist the "Patriot" in setting up an ambush. And foreign mercenaries may be directly involved in the operation, similar to the previous situation when the Il-76 transport plane was shot down by the "Patriot". It can be said that the U.S. military, through intelligence sharing and direct involvement, once again helped the Ukrainian army on the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield.
Similar cases are not uncommon in history. During the Korean War in the 50s of the 20th century, the first generation of the US Air Force's jet fighter F-86 "Sabre" had a fierce competition with the Soviet-made MiG-15. At that time, too, there was a large number of losses of MiGs. The reason for this is that the US radar early warning planes monitor enemy planes 24 hours a day, create a favorable situation for the "Sabre," and even directly guide the attack.
It can be seen that the power of hypersonic fighters is closely linked to the level of informatization and intelligence support. In this air battle, NATO's obvious superiority in both aspects also achieved the results of the Ukrainian army. Of course, we must also see that the elements of ** warfare contained in this are also worthy of vigilance. Regardless of the strength of the air force, it is still wise to avoid direct and excessive friction with the main forces of the great powers.
To sum up, this air "victory" of the Ukrainian army seems to have once again confirmed the judgment of the United States to intervene in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in various ways. However, we also need to note that the essence of high-tech warfare is still deterrence and mutual containment. Otherwise, if it gets involved in a direct confrontation, it will be unbearable for all parties involved. Therefore, regardless of the outcome of the air war, the only way to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is to return to the negotiating table to find it.