Ukraine might be struck with a fresh wave of Russian attacks from jets and choppers (Picture: Reuters / AP)

Russia is making ready to ship fighter jets and assault helicopters to regain floor in Ukraine, intelligence officers have warned.

Western analysts have said a build-up of aircraft on the Ukrainian border could see Putin’s forces try to push the offensive within the Donbas area.

it is only a day after it was discovered Russia suffered certainly one of its heaviest military losses after Ukraine estimated it has killed, wounded or imprisoned a few FIVE,000 infantrymen.

The collection of those ‘taken out’ incorporated members of the elite a hundred and fifty fifth naval infantry, which stormed the Donetsk area in past due January.

Ukrainian squaddies also killed the brigade’s command personnel and destroyed ONE HUNDRED THIRTY pieces of equipment, together with 36 tanks.

Defence ministers will lately meet for the second day of a summit in Brussels to speak about plans for military fortify for the conflict-torn country.

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg informed member countries they must step up deliveries to verify Ukraine can fight again against Russian aggression.