Russia has again replaced its military commander in Ukraine, putting army chief Valery Gerasimov in charge of its forces in the conflict, the defense ministry said Wednesday.
, putting army chief Valery Gerasimov in charge of its forces in the conflict, the defense ministry said Wednesday.
"Only missiles with a range of more than 100 kilometers will allow us to significantly accelerate the de-occupation of our territories," he told AFP in an interview.with a range of around 80 kilometers that were credited with turning the tide of the conflict in Kyiv's favor on several fronts."This capability has given the Ukrainians the potential to completely change the momentum and the direction of this war," retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, former commander of the U.S.
But the United States have been hesitant to offer long-range missile capacities to Ukraine, fearing an escalation that would pit the United States more directly against Russia.Europe and the United States may soon speed up deliveries because they understand these supplies are key to"limit this war to the occupied territories" and end it, he added.
Kyiv's other priority needs are more 155-millimetre calibre shells, combat drones capable of carrying out deep attacks inside occupied territories and anti-aircraft systems -- including German Cheetah anti-aircraft armoured vehicles, said Podolyak. "There's a lot of blood, a lot of artillery duelling, a lot of close contact fighting, especially today in Soledar," Podolyak added.
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