The U.K. Defense Ministry assessed that Russia lacks air superiority in Ukraine due to poor training and losses, and this situation is unlikely to change in the next few months.
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Russia lacks air superiority in Ukraine due to poor training and loss of experienced military personnel not easily replaceable.
Russia's aircraft losses likely significantly outstrip their capacity to manufacture new airframes.
The situation regarding Russian air superiority is unlikely to change in the next few months.
British Ministry of Defense stated that Russia will not gain air superiority in the coming months.
Russia is unable to produce new aircraft bodies to match losses and lacks time to train competent pilots.
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