Russia relying on ex-soldiers, mercenaries for air support in Ukraine - UK intel
The former Russian soldiers now working as Wagner mercenaries are reportedly using older aircraft without up-to-date equipment.
Russian Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot ground-attack planes perform during the Aviadarts military aviation competition at the Dubrovichi range near Ryazan, Russia, August 2, 2015 (Illustrative).(photo credit: MAXIM SHEMETOV/REUTERS)ByAARON REICHUpdated: