The Russian Air Force has been unusually active over southern Ukraine, where the airspace is safer for Russia than in other parts of the country, though it remains unclear whether tactical airstrikes have been effective.
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The Russian Air Force has been unusually active over southern Ukraine, where the airspace is safer for Russia than in other parts of the country
It remains unclear whether tactical airstrikes have been effective
The Russian Airforce has been unusually active over southern Ukraine, where the airspace is more permissive for Russia than in other parts of the country. However, it remains unclear whether tactical airstrikes have been effective.
The Russian air force has been extremely active over southern Ukraine, conducting tactical airstrikes
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