"Escalating Losses: Russia's Aerial Operations in Ukraine"

The Ukrainian air force claims to have shot down 10 Russian warplanes in 10 days, including Su-34s, Su-35s, and an A-50 radar plane, outpacing Russia's ability to replace them. The surge in Russian attack sorties presents more targets for Ukrainian air-defenders, who may be using American-made Patriot and NASAMS missiles to achieve these shoot-downs. The article also discusses the potential impact of U.S. aid to Ukraine and the dynamics of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.