“5 Reasons #Ukraine Should Get F-16 Jets” by FM @DmytroKuleba for @ForeignPolicy

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Ukraine is actively preparing for a counteroffensive. Russian bloggers report that the entire front line is in a defensive stance. However, a specific timeline for the launch of the counteroffensive remains uncertain. This is to be expected as both sides engage in infoops. 10/

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Meanwhile, there are daily reports of Ukraine’s gains in Bakhmut. I feel that a shift in conflict intensity and dynamics is imminent. And this last night attack is another sign. If you want to support our armed forces, our university, and my writing, pls see pinned tweet 11X

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Whether it is Russia’s postering trying to convince the world that intelligence estimates about its ability to attack are off the mark or not will soon become clear. Regardless, the effectiveness of the Ukrainian air defense is commendable and good news for us all. 9/

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Earlier in May, a milestone was reached when a US-made Patriot missile defence system intercepted a Russian missile. Thank you allies of Ukraine for improving Ukraine's previously inadequate air defences against modern Russian missiles. 7/

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Ukrainian intelligence recently suggested a change in Russia's military capacity. While there is still a sizable arsenal of S-300 missiles, Russia is reported to no longer be capable of launching large-scale offensive operations. This attack appears to challenge this claim. 8/

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The effectiveness is attributed to the Western support, especially the Patriot systems provided by the U.S. and Germany. The Ukrainian social media is full of claims that Russians were specifically targeting the Patriot systems, but failed. 6/

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Ukraine's air defense proved remarkably effective. All of the incoming Russian missiles were detected and destroyed. There was minor damage from missile debris. I saw quite of bit of it falling from the sky with my eyes. 5/

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The commander in chief Zaluzhnyi says this morning that Russians attacked with 18 missiles: – 6 supersonic Kinzhals (previously believed to be impossible to intercept)
– 9 Kalibr missiles
– 3 Iskander / S400 missiles All were shot down 2/

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