βοΈ"A limited number of fighter jets can have a real impact, here and over the Black Sea, which becomes fully available once the air defence problem in Crimea is resolved."
https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1802705615719989435
F-16s carrying JDAMs & SDBs can do a lot of damage for very little cost.
If the ruzzian surface to air threat is eliminated, then ruzzia's only option would be Su-35s.
If Su-35s are employed to defend Crimea, then a Patriot trap could easily be achieved.
https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1802644117341491484
“Ukraine is preparing ground for strikes on Crimea as F-16 fighter jets arrive”
We are halfway through June. The first F-16 sorties could be at any time from here on out.
Maybe that is why Russia is offering that bounty now.
Ukrainians will probably have to keep those birds moving when they do arrive, as Russia will likely throw the kitchen sink at them, once they are in Country.