The planes are meant in an anti-submarine role and in this conflict, presumably try to spot/destroy Ukrainian naval drones, including the submersible ones
That's how Ukraine saves on Patriot missiles. Don't need to shoot down a missile if the system that would launch that missile is on fire.The Iskander operational-tactical missile system is a Russian system capable of launching ballistic missiles up to 500 kilometers.
The weapon, which can only be reliably shot down by the advanced U.S.-built Patriot system, has played a key role in attacks against Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure,
Ukraine strikes Volgograd oil refinery, which shut down due to damage to primary/secondary oil refining units
Ukraine also struck Saratov oil refinery
Russian brigade that committed war crimes in Bucha hit by Ukrainian drone strike
Shoulda been nicer.Details on Russian casualties are still under investigation, but Ukraine has thus far confirmed the losses of 31 personnel belonging to the 64th brigade. This includes nine soldiers killed, nine injured, and another 13 missing.
"Most likely, these figures are significantly underestimated," Brovdi said.