Ambush of Russian Special Air Group Likely to Spawn Major Escalation in Russia’s War with Ukraine and NATO

A black and dangerous day for the Russian air operations in Ukraine. A Russian Special Air Group was ambushed, causing the deaths of at least 9 pilots. Simplicius tells the tale:

Today Russia lost two Mi-8s, and Su-34, and reportedly an Su-35. All nine pilots were killed. This is likely three in the Mi-8, three in the Mi-8MTPR1 (pilot, copilot and EW sui…