Although at that time it was already known that an immediate delivery would not be possible, the training of Ukrainian pilots was launched. However, kyiv is still waiting for the ships, which would arrive this year and whose absence, it claims, contributed to its main weakness in the long-awaited failed counteroffensive last summer.
Ukraine is confident that the F-16s will allow it attack the facilities from which the enemy launches its long-range missilesthe largest Russian fortress on the battlefield and thanks to which it dominates the air.
However, many military analysts have already anticipated that The incorporation of these ships would not alter the relationship of forces given that the Russian domain of this terrain along with its defense systems are of a greater magnitude.
Some time ago, Putin insisted that “they will not change the situation on the battlefield” and announced that “we will destroy their warplanes, just as we destroy their tanks, armored vehicles and other equipment, including multiple rocket launchers.”
In any case, the Alliance was not intimidated by these statements and announced in the last few hours that it condemns Moscow’s recent attacks in Ukraine and pledged to continue strengthening its defenses.
“Russia’s continued attacks against Ukraine’s civilian population and critical infrastructure demonstrate the urgent need for our continued support,” said Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana, before announcing the shipment of more Caesar howitzers, some 800,000 projectiles and more. humanitarian aid.
(With information from AP)
