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War in Ukraine: NATO could soon supply fighter jets to Ukrainian military to counter Russian attacks

War in Ukraine: NATO could soon supply fighter jets to Ukrainian military to counter Russian attacks

Since the beginning of the conflict, Ukraine has turned to its Western allies to resist the Russian aggressor.

For more than a week, Ukraine has been on fire Russian bombings. These attacks, carried out by missiles and drones, target strategic sites such as power plants. The country has been hit by massive power outages and queuing “Important”.

Since the beginning of the conflict, Ukraine has turned to its Western allies to resist the Russian aggressor. The Kiev army was convinced Military support Brought by America and Europe. Examples include American Himars rocket launchers or French Caesar guns.

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NATO fighter jets soon in the Ukrainian army?

In the face of relentless Russian strikes, Ukraine seeks Strengthening its military air force. Kyiv has already asked the West for anti-aircraft equipment. A demand that Volodymyr Zelensky’s allies refuse to accede to for fear of a military expansion and escalation of the conflict. A pretext already used, Himars returned to America at first reluctant to deliver.

However, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN is optimistic about the imminent delivery of fighter jets. “Unfortunately we’re not there yet”Natalia Kalibarenko said Newsweek. “Allies know we are very interested in getting the plane, but no final decision has been made,” before adding: “Looking at this seven-month war, I can say we will be there at some point.“.

“Putin, he’s shooting himself in the foot sometimes,” Ukraine’s ambassador to NATO, Natalia Kalybarenko, told Newsweek about Russia’s recent strikes. https://t.co/aUwc9zxVNc

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) October 18, 2022