GUR: Russian civil aviation in systemic decline, fewer aircraft and airfields

Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) reports that Russia's civil aviation sector is undergoing systemic degradation, with a shrinking fleet and airfield network. The claim is attributed to GUR and not independently verified; it suggests sustained attrition from sanctions and maintenance issues. This matters as it indicates a weakening of Russian domestic infrastructure and mobility, with potential knock-on effects on economic activity and military logistics.