Russia has managed to deal a heavy blow to the Ukrainian air force, according to its own statements: five Su-27 fighter jets were destroyed in a missile attack, reports from Moscow showed on Tuesday. The Russian celebration comes at a crucial moment in the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects to strengthen air defenses in July. In his late-night video message on Monday, he said that the F-16 fighter jets, Patriot air defense systems and long-range missiles promised by the West would have a decisive impact on the course of the war. Zelensky has been calling for more support from Western allies in protecting the skies from Russian bombs, missiles and drones for months.
Zelensky hopes for ‘real security’ in July
Several countries have promised Ukrainian F-16 jets and trained Ukrainian pilots on the machines. Russia sees this as a new level of escalation. “This month can give Ukraine more strength, especially by protecting our airspace and providing real security for our country,” Zelensky said. Above all, they rely on the US as an ally.
Rocket attack on airport in central Ukraine
According to the Defense Ministry, Russia once again created facts and attacked the Myrhorod airfield in the central Ukrainian region of Poltava with missiles until the announced delivery to Ukraine. Not only were five Su-27 jets destroyed, but two others were also damaged.
Source: Krone
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