War Production Boom Fuels Ukraine’s Air Power Ambitions
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The War in Ukraine Escalates: Russia Strikes Back with Increased Force
The conflict in Ukraine has taken a drastic turn in recent days, with Russia launching its largest air raids on Ukrainian cities and scaling up drone and missile production. The Ukrainian military, however, remains undeterred, continuing to target Russian airfields and war production sites.
Ukraine Pressures Russian Airfields and War Production
In a bid to disrupt
But the most significant strike came when Ukraine destroyed two fighter planes on the tarmac of the Savasleyka airbase in Nizhny Novgorod, east of Moscow. The planes were used to fire Kinzhal ballistic missiles, which have been a major threat to Ukrainian forces. With these strikes, Ukraine has managed to keep pressure on Russian airfields and war production sites.
Russia Strikes Back with Ever-Larger Attacks
Despite the losses suffered by Russia’s strategic bomber fleet in Operation Spiderweb, Moscow has responded with its biggest air raids on Ukrainian cities. On Friday, a deadly cocktail of 407 drones and 45 missiles killed at least four people in Kyiv and injured dozens across the country.
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Russia has also come to an agreement with North Korea to build Harpy and Shahed-type drones, which pose a significant threat to European and Asian nations. With the situation escalating by the day, it’s hard not to wonder: will Ukraine be able to keep up the pressure on Russian airfields and war production sites?
European Allies Pledge Support for Ukraine
Despite the growing tensions between Russia and Western powers, European allies are continuing to pledge support for Ukraine. Britain has announced plans to spend $476m on building 100,000 drones for Ukraine by 2025, while Germany has committed to providing a long-range weapon that could enter service in Ukrainian forces “in a few weeks”.
The European Commission has also floated an 18th package of sanctions targeting Russia’s banks, energy revenues, and military. The measures would ban transactions involving the damaged Nord Stream gas pipelines, sending a clear message to global liquefied natural gas producers.
The War in Ukraine: A Delicate Balance
As the situation in Ukraine continues to escalate, it’s clear that both sides are digging in for the long haul. With Russia’s air raids on Ukrainian cities becoming increasingly frequent and intense, it remains to be seen whether Ukraine can maintain its pressure on Russian airfields and war production sites.
One thing is certain: the conflict in Ukraine has become a defining issue of our time, with far-reaching implications for global politics and security. As we move forward, one question remains: what will it take to bring an end to this devastating war?