According to the head of the General Staff of the British Armed Forces, the Russian army will soon be short of men and advanced missiles.
Russia “Has already lost at the strategic level” the war in Ukraine and “Will never take control” The Chief of the General Staff of the British Armed Forces, Admiral Tony Radakin.
“President Putin used 25% of his military force to secure tiny territorial gains”assessed the British senior officer during an interview given to the news agency PA Media.
“Any claim that Russia succeeds does not make sense. Russia is going to lose “argued.
“It may have some regular success in the coming weeks”recognized.
“But Russia has already lost at the strategic level”he insisted, emphasizing that “NATO is stronger”while “Finland and Sweden seek to join” in the military alliance.
According to the British admiral, Kyiv “will never lose control of Ukraine.”
Almost four months after the start of the Russian invasion, the Russian army “Soon there will be a shortage of men and advanced missiles”assured Mr. Radakin.
His statements are recorded as well Kiev forces pounded in Donbasin eastern Ukraine, and Kyiv is constantly asking “More heavy weapons” by his allies. On Tuesday, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar said her country had received only “about 10%” of the weapons it needed.
“It’s hard for Ukraine, but it will be a long battle”said Admiral Radakin. He recalled that Britain was “ready” to support the Ukrainian army “in the long run”.
London said Wednesday that it would start deliver “immediate” GMLRS multi-missile launch systems in Ukraine, which is asking for such systems because they have a greater range than that of the Russian artillery.
“We will also supply anti-tank weapons and other equipment and this will continue”assured Mr. Radakin.
It is noted that the US also announced on Wednesday new military aid package to Ukraineworth a billion dollars, which includes mainly artillery items and shells