Originally Posted by
HUTCHP
What exactly do the experts think that Ukraine can do with new fighter jets ? According to the RUSI reports Russian was very effective at shooting down Ukrainian aircraft in the early part of the war. Much more so than was ever initially reported. Now in the occupied regions Russia also has a very good integrated air defence system. So Ukraine are not going to be able to operate these jets very effectively are they. ? What kind of role is envisaged for them ? Maybe just a deterrent for the Russian AF not to operate ? I fear the first shoot down of a 'modern Western jet ( like the inevitable first tank kill ) is going to be a big propaganda coup for the Russians.
Hutch
I would imagine the reason they want the jets is that they can directly attack targets deeper in Russia or with a heavier payload.
Maybe, even attack any countries allied to the Russian that border Ukraine.