Major Russian strike
Five Ukrainian fighter jets destroyed by missiles
According to Russia, it has struck a major blow against the Ukrainian air force: five Su-27 fighter jets were destroyed in a missile attack, Moscow announced on Tuesday. The Russian news comes at a critical time in the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi is still expecting the air defenses to be strengthened in July. In his evening video message on Monday, he said that the F-16 fighter jets, Patriot air defense systems and longer-range missiles promised by the West would have a decisive influence on the course of the war.
Selensky has been calling for months for more support from Western allies in protecting airspace from Russian bombs, missiles and drones.
Selenskyj hopes for "real security" in July
Several countries have promised Ukraine F-16 jets and have trained Ukrainian pilots on the aircraft. Russia sees this as a new level of escalation. "This month can bring more strength to Ukraine, especially when it comes to protecting our airspace and providing real security for our country," said Selenskyj. Above all, the USA is being counted on as an ally.
Missile attack on airfield in central Ukraine
According to information from the Ministry of Defense, Russia once again created facts and attacked the Myrhorod airfield in the central Ukrainian region of Poltava with missiles before the announced replenishment for Ukraine. Not only were five Su-27 jets destroyed, but two others were also damaged.
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