Russia may have lost four fighter jets in Ukraine in past 10 days, UK says

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Russia has most likely lost at least four fighter jets in Ukraine in the past 10 days, bringing its attrition to around 55 since the start of its invasion, the British military said on Monday.

There is a realistic possibility that the increased casualties were partly the result of the Russian Air Force accepting greater risk as part of a decision to provide close air support to Russian ground forces. under pressure from Ukrainian advances, the Ministry of Defense said in its daily intelligence on Twitter. . (https://bit.ly/3DBpgqO)

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The situational awareness of Russian pilots is often poor, he said. « There is a realistic possibility that some aircraft strayed over enemy territory and into denser air defense areas as the front lines moved rapidly. » (Reporting by Anirudh Saligrama in Bengaluru; Editing by Kim Coghill)