Ukraine’s Air Force is no longer primarily a Soviet-designed fleet—the combined number of F-16s and Mirage 2000s has now overtaken its remaining MiG-29s and Su-27s, with Gripens and Rafales potentially next.
After more than four years of high-intensity war, Ukraine and Ukrainians have developed essential routines for survival. Everyone has their own, and it is not uncommon for people to debate which decisions to make based on their individual situation and potential risks. Life in Ukraine is a high-intensity risk management exercise. In Kyiv, going down into the subway has become one of these routines.
“What’s the name of those creatures in Harry Potter that Luna Lovegood says only appear to you after you’ve seen death? Well, whatever they are, we’re all gonna be seeing them now forever.”