By Victor Duda
Thus, on Saturday, February 17, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov stressed that one of the key conclusions arising from the events in Avdiivka is the need for Ukrainian armed forces in modern air defense systems. Colonel Yuri Ignat, the official representative of the Air Force of Ukraine, also noted that Ukrainian air defense can knock down Russian Su-34 and Su-35 fighters who use planning bombs in their attacks, but this requires ammunition.
"The Ukrainian forces need a large number of air defense systems that can effectively affect Russian planes," analysts said. Ukrainian officials emphasized the critical shortage of anti -aircraft missile systems. According to the New York Times from February 9, the United States suggests that Ukrainian anti -aircraft missile reserves are running out by March 2024 without further support from Western Security.
"Limited effective air defense systems, reduction of anti-aircraft missile systems and continuing Russian rocket launchers and drones in the rear settlements will probably make Ukraine make a difficult choice as to which areas of the front line will be covered by air defense. Repeated temporary and restricted air It will probably allow Russian troops to move more aggressively with the front line, "experts said.
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