(Dan Tri) – The US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) believes that Russia is determined to `play hard` when it is willing to lose its aircraft to promote victory and enter Eastern Ukraine.
Russia is determined to successfully develop Avdiivka despite certain losses (Illustration: Reddit).
The Institute for the Study of War said Russian air force aircraft continued to carry out a large number of airstrikes in Ukraine, despite reports from Ukrainian officials that their air defenses had shot down some of the aircraft.
On March 4, Forbes reported that Russian Su-34 bombers and Su-35 fighter jets were carrying out more than 100 sorties per day to attack enemy positions deep in Ukraine’s rear.
On March 5, the New York Times reported that Russia’s tactical shift to increased air operations and stronger air support for its soldiers on the front lines helped Moscow forces achieve
These reports suggest that the Russian Air Force maintains a high tempo of air operations in Ukraine and may be willing to take risks with aircraft, possibly because Russian commanders have decided to take a hard line.
ISW military analysts recall that Russian forces used glide bombs to achieve tactical effect when capturing Avdiivka in mid-February and may be trying to replicate such an effect to support
ISW was unable to independently verify Ukrainian reports of the downing of Su-34 aircraft in recent weeks.
Ukraine war map until March 5.
The latest report published by ISW on March 5 has the following notable points:
First, Ukraine destroyed the warship named Sergey Kotov of Project 22160 of the Black Sea Fleet off the coast of the Kerch Strait on the night of March 4 and early morning of March 5.
Second, Russian aircraft appear to continue to carry out a large number of airstrikes in Ukraine, despite reports from Ukrainian officials that Ukrainian forces have shot down several bombers in recent weeks.
Third, Russia and China are strengthening strategic cooperation in space, including cooperation in satellite surveillance and space exploration.
Wednesday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for two senior Russian military commanders accusing them of committing Russian `war crimes.`
Thursday, Director of Moldova’s Intelligence and Security Service, Alexandru Mustiata, said on March 5 that the Kremlin has begun conducting years-long combined operations aimed at destabilizing Moldova and preventing it from
Friday, the Russian Army was recently confirmed to be making advances in the Donetsk region amid continued trench fighting along the entire front line since March 5.
Saturday, it was reported that Russian authorities are disbanding units of the former Wagner private military group, which were believed to be joining the Russian Guard or being in Belarus.
