Aviation activity of the Russian Federation has fallen after aircraft loss of $ 1 billion - media

According to journalists, only one Dlo A-50 costs about $ 300 million. Each SU-34-from 36 to 50 million, and Su-35-about 40 million. At the same time, Russian troops have sought further success at the forefront. Newsweek writes about it. The authors of the publication refer to assessments of the Institute of War Study. "Recently, relatively high losses of Russian aviation seem to have led to a significant decrease in Russian aviation activity in eastern Ukraine," the ISW reads.

According to the Ukrainian military, 13 Russian aircraft were destroyed since February 17. Among them: last Saturday, February 2, in the Air Force of Ukraine stated that they were knocked down by a Russian fighter-bomber Su-34, a day after another Su-34 was shot down near Mariupol. It is difficult to calculate the exact cost for any Russian aircraft. Only one Dlo A-50 costs about $ 300 million. Each SU-34-from 36 to 50 million, and Su-35-about 40 million.

According to the Ukrainian military, from early January to February 17, Russia lost 18 aircraft totaling about $ 150 million. In total, the losses of Russian aircraft have been about $ 1 billion since the beginning of 2024. Despite a significant park of Russian military aircraft, the loss of 15 aircraft in a few weeks has become noticeable to Moscow. In addition to expensive fighters, the Russian Federation also lost experienced pilots.