In total, Ukraine has received 45 Su-25s and Mig-29s from NATO and allied nations in Europe – but it’s not just a numbers game. “Continuously, all day long, they work either by helicopters or by airplanes,” said the commander, who goes by the call sign “Spas.” “In general, aviation support is sorely lacking.” Still, Spas added grounded forces were making progress nonetheless. “Their aviation works in waves, as it was in Vietnam, Afghanistan,” says a deputy commander in one of the units with the 128 Separate Territorial Defense Brigade said. Russia still maintains air superiority, which makes it difficult for ground forces to advance. One of the main issues Kyiv’s ground forces have faced as the counteroffensive gets underway is Russian air power holding them back. “I think we increase the morale of our ground forces too.” “When we complete mission our guys on the ground send us thank you messages,” Pumba says. Limited in their numbers and reach, they still provide valuable air support.
“The main purpose of this aircraft is to support our ground forces at the front,” he explains.
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