In February, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 13 Russian aircraft, and the A-50 aircraft has not been detected over the Sea of Azov for the sixth day.
This was declared by the spokesman of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ihnat. Russian planes are shot down almost every day.
We can't give details. Enemy aircraft were destroyed in both the southern and eastern directions. Our assets work almost every day, and the occupiers already understand that surprises may await them in one direction or another. Battles are going on almost every day, and the enemy is not as free as before," he said.
According to Inat, the Air Force has already received certain additional **, which, although they are not enough to cover the vast territory of the front line, makes it possible to wait for the enemy "in unexpected places."
Ihnat noted that the frequent destruction of enemy aircraft at long distances is a serious psychological factor for Russian pilots.
It is a pleasant fact that they do not know how to continue to use these aircraft, "he said.
Iñat believes that shooting down enemy planes gives the Ukrainian military a chance to take a breather, since defensive operations are underway, and guided bombs launched from these planes are a serious challenge.
In order to drop the bomb farther, you need to fly closer, because guided bombs have a limited range and cannot reach very far. Flying closer could be a one-way ticket, and they understood this and acted more cautiously, which gave our troops a chance to take a breather more or less, ".
Beginning on February 17, there has been an increase in cases of shooting down Russian fighters attacking Ukrainian positions on the front line with guided bombs. Yesterday, March 1, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed another enemy Su-34 fighter-bomber in the eastern direction.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 13 Russian aircraft in February. 10 enemy Su-34 fighter-bombers, 2 Su-35 fighters and 1 A-50 long-range radar detection and control aircraft were destroyed.