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The strikes have produced a bewildering reaction among Russian military bloggers, who have observed that Ukraine is currently conducting more airstrikes on Russian soil than vice versa. One commentator, Slatkov, pondered the situation, questioning whether Ukraine was now leading the charge in aerial assaults against Russia. Such reflections underscore a shift in perception about the war’s dynamics and highlight growing concerns within the Russian military community.
Russian Government Response
In response to these threats, Russia has started closing commercial airfields, including those in St. Petersburg—an area notably far from Ukraine. This closure indicates a serious assessment by Russian authorities regarding the sovereignty of its airspace amid the ongoing conflict.