Russia’s air force has ‘underperformed’ in Ukraine due to ‘risk-averse’ strategy, UK says

Russia’s air force has so far “underperformed” in Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, helping even the battlefield for ground forces as the fighting shifts to the east four months into the war, the British defense ministry said this week. 

“Its failure to consistently deliver air power is likely one of the most important factors behind Russia’s very limited campaign success,” the UK said. 

“It cannot gain full air superiority and has operated in a…