The failure of 2 M901 launchers of the Patriot strategy is the consequence of just pulling a Patriot battery or squadron closer to the front line, which was most likely liable for any of the earlier Su-34 shootdowns. The Ukrainian side speaks openly about the spike in the activity and effectiveness of the tactical aviation of the JSC as a serious frontline problem. On March 18, for example, Deputy defence Minister Gen. Ivan Havryluk reported that in the first 77 days of this year alone, the Russians were expected to drop more than 3,500 aerial bombs on Ukrainian positions - 16 times more than in 2023.