Intelligence reports show Russia’s readiness to use jet fighters on a large scale for the first time in their attempted conquest of Ukraine.

Over 1500 jets were moved from inland bases closer to the Ukrainian border in the recent weeks.

Up until now they used war planes sparingly, being wary of the Ukrainian air defenses, mostly for firing long range cruise missiles from afar.

This may hint at them entering a desperation stage but the sheer number of jets available to them means trouble