Categories Articles and Tweets Tweets - Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter Russia-Ukraine Air War: Capabilities & Predictions Post author By wawiimuy Post date July 7, 2026 Russia-Ukraine Air War: Capabilities & Predictions share.gemini.google/mFth9scd… — Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 7, 2026 ← #Russia-#Ukraine Air War: Capabilities & #Predictions The air war between Russia and Ukraine in July 2026 has evolved into a highly technical, attritional exchange. The predictive trajectory of this conflict hinges less on territorial gains and more on the asymmetry of their strike-and-defense networks, particularly as the geopolitical backdrop shifts with the NATO summit in Ankara and renewed dialogue between Presidents Putin and Trump. ## Comparative Capabilities in 2026 Both nations have distinct operational philosophies and technological bottlenecks that define their current air campaigns. ### Russian Offensive and Defensive Posture Russia’s strat → RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Ukraine no longer requires third-party authorization to carry out long-range strikes against legitimate military targets on Russian territory – Minister Andrii Sybiha. We will continue our asymmetric operations using our own weapons, as this is our right to self-defense guaranteed by Article 51 of the UN Charter.