After withdrawing from the grain agreement, Russia launched a full-scale naval blockade of Ukraine. Since July 18, Russian aviation daily bombards the port infrastructure in Odesa and Mykolayiv regions, and the Russian navy has blocked the north-western part of the Black Sea. Ukraine primarily exports goods, especially agricultural products, by sea. The Kremlin’s logic behind these actions is an attempt to destroy the Ukrainian economy.
Preventing exports of Ukrainian food creates the risk of famine worldwide, and Russia’s tactic of destroying Ukraine’s infrastructure updates the supply of modern air defense equipment. Every important Ukrainian city must be protected to stop the constant rocket attacks by the Kremlin.
Modern F-16 fighter jets can become a universal tool to end the naval blockade of Ukraine, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. Such fighter jets will also be an important component of a successful counteroffensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Russian troops have created a strong defense line that is difficult to destroy without the use of aviation. It’s worth noting that U.S. President Biden praised the initiative of European allies of America to train Ukrainian pilots in using F-16 fighter jets.
All the necessary infrastructure is being prepared to host and maintain these aircraft. The intensification of Russian missile attacks is evidence that Western partners of Ukraine must do everything necessary to allow the Ukrainian armed forces to defend their country. Creating a complete fleet of aircraft for the Ukrainian army and defending the Ukrainian sky will be a strong contribution to the upcoming Ukrainian victory.
Russia has become a common threat to the entire civilized world. Putin wants to destroy the existing world order and dictate his terms to Europe. Ukraine is defending not only itself but also Europe’s freedom, which Putin is invading. Therefore, supporting the Ukrainian armed forces should be a priority for the West.
Source: romaniainform.ro