With the acquisition of F-16 aircraft, we will be able to solve a number of problems that are currently hurting Ukraine. These include: Russia's massive missile attacks, its use of guided aerial bombs, and the deployment of S-300 installations in the border regions of Sumy and Kharkiv,
They will be able to affect some of the dynamics (of the war),
So many associated issues need to be sorted out,
Ukraine has been repelling Russian airstrikes since the very first days of this war. And our warriors have destroyed thousands of Russian missiles and drones and hundreds of Russian combat aircraft and helicopters. These are remarkable results. And we are doing everything to ensure that the Ukrainian Air Force can do even more. They definitely will!"
Every strike that accurately responds to Russia’s bombs, that destroys Russian logistics, Russian bases, that makes it more difficult for the occupier to stay on our land – every such strike brings the just end of the war closer,
A Russian submarine went to the bottom of the Black Sea,
I would like to thank each of our soldiers and all those who work in our defence industry for striking Russian airfields, oil refineries and logistics,
The more difficult it is for Moscow to maintain its military production and supply its army, the more Russia will be forced into peace. The key tenets of our Peace Formula can absolutely be implemented, because the global majority is putting pressure on Russia, does not support its military activity and really wants to restore stability in international relations. Sanctions are contributing to this, and there will be true peace. It will obtain if we do not show weakness and stick to the course of justice."
Russian combat aviation must be destroyed wherever it is, using any effective means. It is also quite fair to strike Russian airfields. We need this joint decision with our partners – a security decision. This is the only way to ensure protection for our people. This week alone, Russia has used more than 600 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine. We must stop this daily Russian terror with strong joint decisions."
After a bright 'fireworks' show [i.e. the strike], the crew and the system vanished,
The Odesa resistance reports the destruction of two Patriot air defense systems. Around lunchtime, residents heard a series of explosions, with a second detonation,
We are waiting for satellite images [showing the] result of the attack,
We're going to reprioritize the deliveries of these exports so that those missiles rolling off the production line will now be provided to Ukraine,
That incident was very demonstrative and indicative that the Russians have likely arrayed their air defense assets in such a way that they have good coverage in the immediate theater around Ukraine. But beyond there, they don't have it,
We've seen numerous times where the Ukrainians have penetrated Russian air defenses and then flown aircraft that the Ukrainians really have no right to fly as deep as they have into Russia,
Overall, the challenges for Ukraine in 2024 and potential answers remain the same as before this decision: resupply of equipment and ammunition, recruitment and training of personnel, and effective defences to prevent or slow down Russian ground advances. Deep strike is not a silver bullet."