Western intervention is the only credible way to protect Ukraine's counteroffensive from Russian air power

Can Ukraine's counteroffensive prevail without combat air cover, and will the West come to regret not providing Ukraine with such battle-winning capability?

Although the West has provided a wealth of financial and military support to Ukraine to help combat the illegal invasion of Russian forces, it has been reluctant to provide the modern Western air power that President Zelenskyy clearly needs.

For much of the war in Ukraine, the Russian Air Force has been conspicuous by its absence.

Ukraine war latest: Hypersonic missiles 'downed' over Kyiv

Primarily used to launch long-range missiles at targets all over Ukraine, the Russian fighter jets have found the airspace over Ukraine particularly dangerous, and reports suggest they have lost 10% of their assets in the war to date.

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