Vladimir Zelensky paid an official visit to the UK on February 8. Now it has become known that the country can give us Harpoon and Storm Shadow missiles.
Relevant information was shared with journalists by sources in the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Note that during the meeting with Zelensky, Sunak promised “more military assistance” for our state.
Missiles are needed to liberate territories
So , Ukraine can receive the following missiles:
- Harpoon with a range of up to 240 kilometers;
- Storm Shadow for aircraft with a range of up to 400 kilometers.
These missiles will destroy the military entire enemy in the occupied territories . In particular, on the Crimean peninsula, which Ukraine will certainly liberate.
Journalists noted that at present, the UK is determining how many such missiles can be providedour state. Observers also suggest that Ukraine may well be engaged in the conversion of Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Thus, she will be able to hit enemy ground targets. One such missile, recall, costs 1.2 million pounds.
The transfer of long-range weapons is supported by Sidhard Kaushal from the Royal Defense Think Tank. According to him, the Westshould provide our state with such weapons.This will allow us to destroy the occupiers' ammunition depots.
The UK could also hand over the aircraft
According to The New York Times, the UK has several dozen aircraft that it could hand over to us. We are talking about 30 aircraft Eurofighter Typhoon. These are older generation aircraft that could theoretically replenish our Air Force.
At the same time, the publication believes that the role of aircraft in Russia's war against Ukraine may be limited. Especially if we take into account the widespread use by the enemy of both cruise missiles and drones. This leads journalists to believe thatour state needs air defense systems more.
For all its symbolic value, analysts say that fighters would have affected the field there are fewer battles than tanks, the publication notes.
Ukraine continues to ask for fighters
- So, our state has already officially submitted an application to the Netherlands. In it, it asks us to transfer F-16 fighter jets to us. This has already been confirmed by the country's Minister of Defense Karin Gildur Ollongren.
- It is also known that Vladimir Zelensky asked Sweden to transfer the Jas 39 Gripen aircraft to us. Unfortunately, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson refused the head of state. He stressed that Sweden most needed aircraft, and also added that the country is experiencing certain difficulties with aviation.
- Meanwhile, Slovakia promises to transfer MiG-29 fighters to us. It is known that our troops can be provided with 11 or 12 aircraft that are on the balance of the country.
