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by whimsicalism 1575 days ago
> they barely even struck at the heart of the Ukrainian Air Force

Keep in mind that media reports and reports from the Ukrainian military are designed to minimize losses and boost morale.

I've seen quite a few videos of Ukrainian planes destroyed on the tarmac and there isn't evidence for a significant Ukrainian air presence anymore.

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Those videos are from a boneyard, they weren't active planes.

@oryxspioenkop has the most reliable confirmed info on losses, as long as you can stand his love for Bayraktars.

Sorry, I didn't mean to imply they were unscathed.
We lost over 2000 civilians in last week on Ukraine-controlled territory.

We don't need to bust moral after 8 years of war. It's not possible to bust something 8 years straight. My FB is full of «killed by Russian», «lost in fight», etc.

You spoke at behalf of Ukrainians, but you have zero information from Ukraine. If you have facts, then list them, please.