1) This letter, calling for a "Limited No-Fly Zone" in Ukraine is shocking, given who has signed it. Former generals & ambassadors, current heads or members of think tanks or foundations. People who understand that this would mean war with Russia.
politico.com/f/?id=0000017f…
politico.com/f/?id=0000017f…
2) Enforcing a no-fly zone would not only require shooting down Russian aircraft, but also targeting Russian ground units - surface to air missiles, antiaircraft batteries, radars... Some of this equipment would be based in Russia, as some systems extend out hundreds of miles.
3) There has been a lot of talk about "air superiority" - a term which is casually bandied about but poorly understood. If you want to enforce a no fly zone, you need to ensure Russian aircraft cannot fly, and that Russian SAMs, AA, radars, etc. can shoot down your planes.
4) If you want to set the nuclear war doomsday clock to 11:59pm, by all means, go ahead and advocate for a no-fly zone, limited or otherwise.
* correction: "... cannot shoot down your planes."
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