2024-08-04 22:12:27
The arrival of F16s in Ukraine represents a “new chapter” in the country’s defense in the war with Russia, although their number is “not enough”. Exhaustion Volodymyr Zelensky this spotlight on the new level of conflict, characterized by the use of fighters provided by the Western Coalition. For months, Ukrainian pilots have been training abroad to operate the planes.
Zelensky spoke at a base outside Kiev and recalled “hundreds of meetings and negotiations to strengthen the capabilities of the air force and the air force.” “We have always heard that it is impossible – Zelensky said – Now it is true, the F16s are in Ukraine, I am proud of all our men who are aware of these planes and have started using them for the country- our language”.
Zelensky said he was grateful to the partners, especially the first countries that accepted Kiev’s request: “Denmark, the Netherlands and the United States and all our partners, we appreciate your support.” The glass, however, remains half empty: “Until now, the number of airlines in Ukraine and the number of pilots who have already received training are not enough“.
Russia is pressing on Chsaiv Yar: why is it fundamental
The picture of the war remains extremely complex for Kiev’s military. Analysis of the conflict shows the advance of Russian units in the area of Khasiv Yar town, a base station in Donetsk. Khasiv Yar has been in Moscow’s sights for months: city management means receiving an important logistics center, which due to its geographical location and the characteristics of the area can become a springboard for an extended anger against you- west, including Kostiantynivka and Kramatorsk. in the eyes.
According to information released by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), an American think tank that oversees daily field operations, Russian units have begun to cross the Seversky Donets – Donbass canal and are trying to add their positions on the west bank. In July, Ukrainian units had to abandon the east bank and retreat to effectively defend themselves.
The Ukrainian General Staff, in his updates, made a general reference to the fighting in the Khasiv Yar region. The city is located west of Bakhmut, which was conquered by Russia in 2023 after months of intense fighting. Operations launched by Moscow in the Kharkiv region in May forced Kiev to return vehicles and men to the northern region, exposing other sectors of the front. Despite this, Russia has not yet managed to break through.
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