According to the UK Defence Ministry, the unit may include at least one squadron of Su-24 and Su-34 fighter bombers, as well as attack helicopter squadrons.
This combination of aircraft types indicates that the group will play a major role in strikes against ground targets.
The UK Defence Ministry is citing Russian media as saying that the Russian Defence Ministry is seeking to attract highly qualified and motivated pilots by offering large payments and is also opening up recruitment to retired pilots.
Earlier, UK intelligence reported that Russia changed its tactics in missile attacks on Ukraine, starting to use unarmed reconnaissance UAVs more often.
