WHEN Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, his forces were expected to topple Kyiv with ease - not to spectacularly fail.

In the latest edition of Battle Plans exposed , Nato planner Philip Ingram picks apart Russia 's flawed aerial strategies and outdated manoeuvres.

Taking a deep dive into the beginnings of the war, Ingram explains how the world expected a "blitzkrieg from the havens" on Ukraine when the invasion broke out.

But after Russia bungled the "battle for the skies" many began to wonder how they dropped the ball despite having such an overwhelming advantage.

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Ingram says: " Russia 's airforce, the VKS, was seen as a modern behemoth, second only to the United States."

" The script was written:

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