hey Kevin Rothrock
The rebels have Russian military with them, they KNOW how to use their own SAM systems
My concern is both sides, Russia/Nato/Kiev/US are looking like they're gearing up for a major war.... Kiev's pouring money into all their airstrips like there was no tomorrow. ..not to mention the buildup of Nato on the Borders of adjoining countries, and flying jets over Ukraine......Additionally other movements of preparation in the Kiev Defense area with a massive recruitment happening and announced on their Defense website..... Obama announcing he's sending more Pentagon Military “advisers” into the region, which there are many there already.
None of these players are interested in backing down anytime soon....so it all continues to escalate.