Russia-Ukraine 4.22: Arms to aid Ukraine, including ATACMS, may be shipped within this week;
Original Xiao Liang Jun Wuling 2024-04-22 20:12
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Original Creator: Sue Fei
Dear readers and friends, this is a series of original articles on the war situation between Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan on April 22, 2024.
After the passage of the Ukraine aid bill in the House of Representatives, it has in fact cleared the obstacles to its birth, and it only needs to be approved by the Senate and signed by Biden before it can take effect. As a result, the U.S. government and the Department of Defense are intensively arranging the delivery of much-needed military supplies on the Ukrainian front.
Yesterday, Mark Warner of the Senate Intelligence Committee told the host and the public on CBS's "Face the Nation" television program that military equipment, including long-range ATACMS tactical missiles, is expected to be shipped to Ukraine by the end of this week. If this is true of what he said, then my previous speculation that the United States would provide ATACMS has come true.
The American magazine "Politico" also disclosed that the United States is considering sending more military advisers to Ukraine, which quoted a Pentagon spokesman as saying that military advisers will help Ukraine with logistics and the maintenance of the weapons provided, as well as provide advice and support to the Ukrainian government and armed forces, but will not participate in military operations.
The 180-degree shift in the opinion of the US Congress in just one week surprised the public and Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in frustration yesterday that aiding Ukraine will make the United States richer and make Ukraine die more, and it will not do anything else. I think that's right, if the U.S. bill doesn't make the U.S. stronger and richer, the U.S. legislators won't pass it. As a Russian, I only have the share of envy. As for "more Ukrainians to die", it is purely a self-consoling statement. If it's true, why are you still holding the United States back?
Zakharova was still stubborn when she talked about it yesterday, saying that the United States, as the actual participant in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, would undoubtedly be resolutely counterattacked. This is probably the first time that Russia has listed the United States as an "actual participant" in the war in Ukraine. But I really can't think of how the Russians can "resolutely fight back"? Or, perhaps Russia could consider arresting and shooting all the corrupt people or the immediate family members of high-ranking officials who have fled to Russia? Unfortunately, I do not believe that American embezzlers will flee to Russia, nor do I believe that the immediate family members of high-ranking US officials are willing to live in Moscow.
Russia had taken full advantage of the disruption in U.S. aid by launching attacks in Avdiivka and Bakhmut, and indeed seized hundreds of square kilometers of land. But with the passage of the aid bill, they will have to stall. Judging from their reactions, they did not expect that the United States would continue to aid Ukraine, and they did not have a plan B. The development of facts shows that now Ukraine and the West are preparing to go all out to destroy the remnants of the Russian army, which still have combat effectiveness, so that the "Second Ukrainian Army" will completely bid farewell to modernization and return to the Stone Age. Russia has already lost thousands of tanks and tens of thousands of infantry vehicles, and if such a war were to be fought for another year, the Russian army would be left with golf carts and beach motorcycles. The Russian Army has suffered heavy losses, the Black Sea Fleet has been paralyzed, and the Russian Aerospace Forces, especially its advanced fighters and strategic air force, will be massively destroyed. The collapse of the Russian military industry and the international isolation status will make it impossible for the Russians to replenish the lost heavy weapons, and Russia will be exhausted.
This is the truth that the Ukraine aid bill will lead to: it determines that Russia will lose this war at an accelerated pace!
Is the United States' aid to Ukraine aiding torture or upholding justice? Just look at the video that a Ukrainian fighter publicly posted on the Internet. Facing the camera, he said:
My name is Yuri Kochevinko! I am a Ukrainian soldier, officer, father and son. I have been defending Ukraine from Russia since 2014.
Over the past few months, the situation on the front line has been dire. We rely on the support of the West and the United States. After yesterday's congressional vote, I know our partners stand with us. We will continue to fight, the difference is that now we have ammunition.
Today I received a lot of messages from my American friends. They have both joy and apology, many warm words of support, and most importantly, hope, hope that things will get better.
On behalf of myself and my comrades-in-arms, I would like to thank every American who brought this decision closer through their actions and citizenship. Thank you to each and every one of the men and women in Congress who made this decision.
Of course, there are many difficult trials ahead, but remember that we are fighting for our freedom and that of yours. We are stronger together.
God bless America, glory to Ukraine!
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When I heard such a speech, I was filled with emotion. I noticed in particular that he spoke English. I think that if these words had been put 10 years ago, I am afraid that many people would have felt a little inconsistent: Why would Ukrainians, who are brothers and sisters to Russia, rely on the support of the United States?
But at this moment, in April 2024, when the Ukrainians have entered the third year of the forced war, we will feel extremely harmonious when we listen to this passage, and that is because the Ukrainians already believe that they are part of the West. There is only one Chinese idiom that can describe this harmonious relationship, and that is the blending of water and milk.
In the 10-year war against Russia, and especially in the two years since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Ukraine has become one with the civilized world and has become inseparable from the West, both formally and spiritually. Ukraine will win the war and join the European Union and NATO, a prospect that they and European and American politicians have long recognized. In this war, the Russians completely miscalculated, not only could they not conquer Ukraine, but instead allowed Ukraine to gain real freedom and become a part of the civilized world, and a backbone. This is the most direct result and the most significant significance of the US aid to Ukraine bill, and it is not an exaggeration to call it a turning point in this war. Ukrainians must be grateful to many countries, including the United States, and my only regret is why my homeland cannot share such glory?
Briefing on the overall situation of the war between Russia and Ukraine:
1. Overall battle situation: On the 789th day of the war, according to the report on the results released by the Ukrainian General Staff this morning local time, in the past day, a total of 85 battles took place on the entire front.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims control of the village of Bohdanivka, west of Bakhmut and east of Chasif Yar. Last week they had already claimed to occupy this place once, and now they are claiming it for the second time.
In general, the Russian army is indeed getting closer and closer to the core city of Chasiv Yar.
2. Russian army losses: As of yesterday, the Russian army has accumulated 460,260 casualties, and 730 new losses were added yesterday.
The Ukrainian army also destroyed a total of 7,236 Russian tanks, with 7 new ones, 13,904 armored vehicles, 8 new ones, and 11,736 artillery pieces, with 17 new ones.
3. In terms of air strikes: Ukrainian air defense shot down 7 of the 5 Shahed drones this morning.
As a result of a Russian airstrike, a house in Kozatsk, Kherson region was partially destroyed:
Yesterday, Russian air defense systems shot down a drone in the Pskov region, and another drone was spotted at an oil depot in Velikiye Luki.
4. The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) detained a Russian agent in Kyiv. He is preparing guided missile and drone strikes on air defense bases of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in particular, against NASAMS and Patriot anti-aircraft anti-missile systems.
This person arrived in Ukraine the day before February 24, 2022, and for a long time he was in a latent state, which was later activated in the fall of 2023, after which he traveled everywhere trying to find air defense radars and missile systems of the Ukrainian army. Here are some of the tools he uses:
A few important examples of battles:
1. The Ukrainian army destroyed the Russian rescue ship "Komuna" in Crimea: Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Plettenchuk reported that in the attack on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea yesterday (21st) morning, the Ukrainian military damaged the Russian ship "Komuna". According to him, the ship can no longer perform combat missions.
It is the only rescue ship of its kind in the Black Sea. According to the Army Bulletin, its purpose is to conduct deep-sea operations, salvage submarines and sunken cargo. Everyone should have some impression of this ship, it is as old as a hundred years, and it also went to rescue and salvage after the sinking of the "Moskva", and we mentioned this old ship at that time. The damage to the ship will affect the ability of the Black Sea Fleet to carry out rescue missions against the ship.
According to Forbes, the rescue ship "Komuna" was hit by a Ukrainian R-360 "Neptune" anti-ship missile. It was this missile that sank the Moskva in the first place. The missile has now been refined, and some military experts believe that its range has now been extended to 400 kilometers, and it is enough to cover the port from the area now controlled by the Ukrainian army.
This indicates that it is not only the "Moskva" and "Komuna" that will sink one after another, but also that as long as the Russian surface ships dare to enter Ukraine's borders and maritime borders, they will not escape the fate of being sunk and destroyed.
2. Among the many good news, there is also bad news. A video that appeared online shows that the Russian military drone recently managed to penetrate deep into Ukrainian airspace and destroy or damage a MiG-29 fighter, an S-300 anti-aircraft missile launcher and a set of "Pelikan" 79K6 radars at the Aviators'ke airbase near Dnipro.
The Russian military drone recently managed to penetrate deep into Ukrainian airspace and destroyed or damaged a MiG-29 fighter, an S-300 anti-aircraft missile launcher and a set of "Pelikan" 79K6 radars at the Aviators'ke airbase near Dnipro
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Here is about 100 km from the front line. The exact date of the video has not yet been confirmed.
Reports from the "Knoll Report" say that not one MiG-29, but two, were lost at this airfield. The main reason is that there are not enough anti-drone systems here, which allows Russian drones to find a good opportunity. Moreover, Dnipro did not deploy the "Patriot" system, and if the Russians discovered the important assets of the Ukrainian Air Force on the airfield and switched to "Iskander-M" ballistic missiles to attack, they would also be unable to prevent it.
3. The last video is good news: a few days ago, the Ukrainian army used Hippocampus rocket artillery to destroy the radar and control center of a Russian S-400 air defense system:
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The approval of the Ukraine aid bill by the US House of Representatives is not only a huge incentive for Ukrainians, but also great news for US allies in Europe. In the past two days, more good news has followed:
In an interview with CNN, Andrei Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said happily: "This is a very important decision for us. There is no doubt that the passage of the bill increases our chances of defeating Russia, especially now that we see that the Russian army is preparing for a new offensive".
Zelensky said in the American television channel NBC News that American assistance will allow Ukraine to stabilize the situation and seize the initiative on the front line.
European allies are also moving aggressively. In addition to the Patriot system that was promised to be transferred a few days ago, Germany is looking for other Patriot systems that can be provided for Ukraine around the world. Scholz revealed that the Netherlands and Denmark have already expressed their willingness to provide some funding for this.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock also called on EU countries to join Germany's initiative to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
Newly appointed Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said before the start of a meeting of the Council of EU Ministers for Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg that Europe should not let up after the US House of Representatives approved the aid bill. On the contrary, Europe should become more aggressive, in particular, by tightening sanctions against Russia and accelerating the use of Russian assets to help Ukraine.
"It's a critical moment," she said. If Europe has the ambition to resolve the conflict on the continent, now is the time to show it".
The Swedish parliament last month approved an additional 650 million euros in aid packages for Ukraine, which includes the supply of air defense systems and artillery shells that are currently arriving in Ukraine, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonsson said at the same meeting today.
Pål Jonsson said it was not yet possible to determine whether Sweden would be able to transfer their Patriot system to Ukraine, but he did not rule out the possibility. Sweden can still provide Ukraine with more artillery ammunition and additional air defense systems, but for now they will mainly support the German initiative financially and will see if the United States will provide more of these systems, depending on the situation.
Simtje Möller, state secretary of the German Ministry of Defense, said at the same meeting today that the "Patriot" system promised to assist Ukraine would be transferred to Ukraine as soon as possible.
She also said that this year she plans to help train 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers in Germany.
Belgian Foreign Minister Haja Rahbib said at the same meeting today that she would ask the government for additional aid funds for Ukraine. Belgium has allocated 200 million euros to participate in the Czech initiative to buy artillery shells, as well as 1.7 billion euros in interest from frozen Russian assets.
The Danish ambassador to Ukraine, Ole Eggberg Mikkelsen, reiterated that all but the Danish F-16s sold to Argentina will be transferred to Ukraine. The Danish Air Force is gradually replacing it with more advanced F-35 fighters.
There is no doubt that these aids from the United States and European allies will greatly help the Ukrainians who are stuck in the bitter war, so that they can achieve a complete victory in the whole war faster!
We will not forget that it was the sacrifice of life and death of the Ukrainians that allowed them to thwart the strategic attempt of the Russians to "advance on a ten-way front"; we will not forget that it was the strong support of our allies who helped the Ukrainians stabilize the front line and gradually counterattack; we are pleased to see that it is the efforts and persistence of the Ukrainians and their allies that have allowed the Ukrainian army to get out of the predicament and see the possibility of victory again. United, peace-loving, moral-minded and freedom-minded people of the world, Russia will never win this war, barbarism will not triumph over civilization after all!
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