European Air Force Plan Proposed To Protect Ukrainian Airspace

Military experts have developed a plan called “Sky Shield” that would deploy 120 European fighter jets to secure airspace over western Ukraine against Russian attacks without necessarily provoking a wider conflict with Moscow.

The initiative would establish a European-led air protection zone operating independently from NATO. It would cover Ukraine’s three functioning nuclear power plants and the cities of Odesa and Lviv, though not the frontline or eastern regions of the country.

According to its architects, this air shield could “achieve greater military, political, and socioeconomic impact than 10,000 European ground troops.” The plan has gained renewed attention following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, after which the US suspended military aid and restricted intelligence sharing with Kyiv.

Notable supporters include Philip Breedlove, former US Air Force general and NATO supreme commander in Europe; Sir Richard Shirreff, former British army general and deputy NATO supreme commander; former Polish president Aleksander Kwaśniewski; and Gabrielius Landsbergis, former Lithuanian foreign minister.

Proponents argue the risk to participating pilots would be minimal since Russian combat jets have avoided flying beyond the front lines since early 2022. They claim fighter patrols could help Ukraine intercept missiles and drones, which Russia continues to launch in large numbers. Just Wednesday, Ukraine reported that Russia launched 181 drones and four missiles, resulting in one death in Odesa and infrastructure damage in the region.

The plan has reportedly been developed by former RAF planners working with Ukraine’s armed forces and has been presented to European defense ministries. While there has previously been little enthusiasm for patrolling Ukrainian airspace during active conflict, supporters believe recent developments may give the proposal new consideration.

A primary concern among Western leaders remains the potential for escalation if fighter jets from NATO countries directly engage with Russian forces. However, the plan’s designers maintain there would be a de facto separation of more than 200km from Russian aircraft.


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