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Simple fact is western powers don't have the capability to maintain any sort of airspace over ukraine or other nearby countries. Russia is not a weak country t
by aszen 5y ago
Simple fact is western powers don't have the capability to maintain any sort of airspace over ukraine or other nearby countries.
Russia is not a weak country that can be deterred by a no fly zone.
- ethbr0 5y agoRussia has been trying to produce PAK-FA / Su-57 fighters since 2010. They currently have ~4. There's a reason Russia invests so much in SAM systems. They expect NATO to have air superiority.
- aszen 5y agoRead some latest defence blogs, Russia not only has the best air defence systems but leading electronic warfare technologies. Many countries buy Russian weapons even facing western sanctions. They are cheap and effective.
- ethbr0 5y agoSee earlier point about air defense systems being a priority due to lacking fighter parity. Which EW systems are you talking about?