Russian casualties were higher in Georgia than first advertised...

[Wdll]

Unless you are from Georgia, why would you be in favour of Georgia?

I am not surprised if Russia lost more planes than they claim. It's normal to never tell the truth in these circumstances. What is interesting is that all the kills from enemy fire were done by russian systems.

[Epoletov___SPR]

Russian intel-service has not found "Buk".
It was unexpectedness for the Air Forces of Russia.

The Air Forces of the Russian Federation had not enough time for destruction of air defence of Georgia.
Losses are admissible, as it was necessary to destroy very quickly the purposes in Georgia.
It in Iraq of NATO weeks destroyed air defence of the opponent, before the beginning of ground approach.