Summary "Ramstein-9": What will strengthen the Ukrainian army for counter-offensive in the spring
During the meeting, tanks, aviation, ammunition and training of Ukrainian soldiers in the West were discussed. The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexei Reznikov hinted that the issue of aviation supply could be resolved. One of the topical issues for the Ukrainian army is the supply of Western fighters that would expand the opportunities for the Air Force. Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov showed an image of the aircraft on a scarf.
When asked by journalists, where the planes will be taken, Reznikov replied: "From the sky. " NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that the planes at Ramstin were really discussed, but the issue of aviation is not the most relevant. "The type of support we provide Ukraine has changed and developed over time. And it will continue to change and develop as this war develops," Stoltenberg said. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said there is currently no solution to supply.
It is more important to work on the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense. Reznikov stated that he was satisfied with the results of the Ramstein format. The partners clearly stated that Ukraine would support the war in the war. The Armed Forces soldiers in the West will be prepared by whole units to prepare for the release of temporarily occupied territories.
It has also been announced that 8 countries would participate in the Tank Coalition regarding Leopard 2: In addition, the US, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands jointly transmit upgraded T-72 tanks. The same machines are transmitted by the Poles-30 deeply upgraded PT-91 TWARDY and 30 T-72. In addition, according to media reports, France has already sent the first company of AMX-10RC combat armored vehicles to Ukraine after training of crews.
An important issue in the supply of tanks is logistics and repair. According to People's Deputy Fedor Venislavsky, who is a member of the Defense Committee of the Verkhovna Rada and the Presidential Representative in Parliament, the issue of spare parts was worked out. And countries that have taken a more cautious position are now ready to "get into the process of" armored vehicles. The maximum number of tanks is expected by the end of March.
Given the scale of combat, the Armed Forces artillery can shoot up to 5,000 ammunition a day. In the West, there are no ammunition in such quantities. And now the war in Ukraine, according to Stoltenberg, is the pursuit of logistics: the forces of Ukraine's defense must receive all weapons and supply earlier than the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will be able to seize the initiative on the battlefield. Therefore, it is very important to increase the production of ammunition.
The German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius has already announced the restoration of 35 mm ammunition for the Armed Forces of the Gepard, which they handed over to Ukraine. In order to meet Ukrainian needs, a number of manufacturers are increasing their capacity. In particular, the US wants to increase the production of artillery ammunition 5 times in the next 2 years. Volumes can be compared to the Korean war in the 1950s. Another important block is to increase air defense.
Lloyd Austin said the US, Germany and the Netherlands would be transferred to the Armed Forces of Patriot. France, together with Italy, is about samp/t. Both complexes will be able to intercept ballistic missiles, which will expand Ukrainian air defense. Two more IRIS-T is expected in the coming months. "Missile attacks have become much less frequent due to missile deficiency.