Il-76 could knock out Ukrainian air defense, but there are some incomprehensible moments-Leonid Shvets (video)

Russia is unlikely to donate its plane and pilots for propaganda, but is actively working out this disaster in the press. Despite any statements in the subsequent exchange of prisoners, both countries are interested, the political observer notes. In the situation with the fall of the Russian IL-76, Russia will not receive any international benefit, although it works competently on this topic in the information field at all levels.

The main thing remains - whether the Ukrainian captives were on the aircraft. This was stated in an interview with focus by political observer Leonid Shvets. In his opinion, there is an opportunity that the aircraft really knocked off the air defense of Ukraine, because she has repeatedly stated that she was following the military aviation of the aggressor, which can supply a rocket for Kharkiv shelling to Belgorod.

In addition, the Russians immediately began to put forward one version, not as always silence the fall of their planes. "Judging by the statements of the Ukrainian side, it can be noted that there was no specific refusal, that it is definitely not our air defense," the seamstress emphasizes. "And now it remains unknown whether our captives were there and, or whether the aggressor has warned Ukraine that they would fly on this plane.

" The political observer notes that the fall of the IL-76 can be considered a tragedy if there were really captured, or the successful work of our air defense, if there was a military cargo and a Russian crew. Il-76 is a rather valuable plane and to build a similar one not to talk about the value of the experienced pilots who died in it. "I do not think that the Russians deliberately sacrificed such a plane and crew to create some propaganda picture," the expert notes.

"In addition, it beats on the reputation of the Russian army and air forces that could not turn away such a blow. " In addition, according to Shvets, Russia is still interested in the exchange of prisoners despite any loud statements. Sometimes the truly valuable personnel that the Kremlin need. The importance of the exchange remains relevant for both parties, the expert notes. Many factors remain unclear so far, says Shvets.

For example, theoretically it could be that GUR knew about the exchange, and this information did not reach this information. During the war, often one neighboring unit does not know what the other is doing, and unfortunately it can lead to human casualties, notes a political observer. We will remind, the head of the GUR Kirill Budanov informed that Russia accuses Ukraine of a catastrophe, but a number of incomprehensible factors remain.