Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters perform a flight during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021. Maxim Shemetov/Reuters
ABC News: Russian jets of newer generation increase 'dominance' in combat zone, Ukrainian official says
Ukrainian officials said Russia has replaced ageing jets with updated Su-35s.
Newer generation fighter jets are giving Russia "increasing dominance" in the skies over the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, according to a senior Ukrainian official.
It is a potentially worrying shift for the United States and its allies because Russia’s inability to achieve total air superiority throughout the course of the war has been key to Ukrainian successes on the battlefield.
In a briefing last week with journalists, a Western official downplayed the concern, stating that Russia’s ability to control the skies has been limited by air defense and surface-to-air missiles.
"We’re not seeing a huge change in that situation," the official said.
The senior official in Kyiv, who spoke exclusively to ABC News, said Russia had replaced older models of aircraft with its more modern Su-35.
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Update #1: New Russian Su-35 jets increasingly dominating Ukraine skies, says Kyiv official (First Post)
Update #2: Ukraine can't defend itself against Russia's newest jets – ABC (RT)
WNU Editor: In response. Ukraine wants F-16s .... Ukraine should start preparing for receiving F-16 fighters - Air Force spox (Ukrinform).
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