Only MiG31K among aircraft at military exercises in Belarus poses threat to Ukraine

Petro Chernyk, military expert, shared the information on Espreso TV.

"At the beginning of this war, Russia fully entered Ukraine’s airspace with all types of aircraft, starting with its best Su-34, Su-35 and ending with Ka-52 and Mi-28 helicopters. Yet, it still could not change the situation in its favor. Back then, Ukraine’s air defense was not at its best. I can't understand what Russia is expecting now," he said.

Chernyk added that Ukraine has significantly improved its air defense. It "has learned to intercept complex heavy aerodynamic targets, such as Kalibr and Kh-101 missiles.”

"Aircraft and helicopters are much more convenient and easier targets. If they dare to turn their pilots into fertilizer and their aircraft into scrap, welcome to hell. The only truly dangerous aircraft is the MiG31K, which can carry Kinzhal missiles. There are only 40 of them, it is a weapon of absolute defense. If Russia realizes that it is absolutely losing, it may launch a massive attack by these aircraft ," the expert concluded.

• On January 8, Belarus’ Ministry of Defense announced joint tactical air exercises with Russia lasting from January 16 to February 1.