Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat stated that Russia will not launch a mass aircraft attack on Kyiv, noting that Russian aircraft are stationed at 40 airfields and the number of aircraft has remained consistent since the invasion began.
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Russia will not attack Ukraine with aircraft en masse on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion.
Russia uses 40 airfields in Russia, Belarus, and occupied Crimea for aircraft operations.
The Russian air grouping remains at over 700 units since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine's air defense is strengthened by modern Western systems including MANPADS, Iris-T, and NASAMS.
A mass attack by hundreds of Russian aircraft on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion will not happen.
Ukrainian air defense is reinforced with modern Western complexes.
There are 40 Russian monuments located at different distances from the border with Ukraine.
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