Destroying Russian aircraft is more effective in combating the occupiers' aircraft than attacking their airstrips. This was announced by aviation expert Bohdan Dolintse on the air of "Kyiv24".
Dolintse noted that Russia is currently unable to independently produce new aircraft, and repairing damaged aircraft is a very difficult and lengthy process.
"Even a damaged aircraft is disabled for several months, and sometimes for several years. In case of serious damage, it is cheaper to write it off than to repair it. Currently, Russia does not have production capacity for the production of heavy bombers. Thus, the destruction of a significant part of the planes can leave the Russian aviation without strategic forces," the expert explained.
He also clarified that the military airfields of the Russian Federation have a fairly durable infrastructure that allows them to resume work after strikes. Recovery can take days to weeks, or mobile complexes are used to compensate for lost infrastructure.
"The generator arrives, turns on, and the airfield can continue to operate, although not at full capacity," Dolintse added.
On July 28, the Armed Forces destroyed a Su-30SM fighter and could damage another aircraft. The consequences of the strikes were visible on satellite images.
As of July 23, nine Su-24, five Su-30SM, three Su-30SM2 (one of which is non-working) and one more Su-30 aircraft were based at the Saki airfield.
