Noone so far has mentioned AWACS aircraft.
What exactly do these aircraft control? With whom do they operate? Is the "control" over the entire air battle area? Who controls the AWACS?
Do the AWACS have comms with things like missile batteries? What control function do they have in that respect?
Could the AWACS have seen the conflict develop and could they have done anything to stop this awful result?
Are AWACS being used in this conflict?