In a surprising move, Valeriy Zaluzhny, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, has praised the Russian Air Forces for their significant advantage over Ukraine. In an article written for The Economist, Zaluzhny acknowledges that the Russian forces continue to create new strike squadrons, maintaining their superiority.
Furthermore, Zaluzhny highlights Russia’s advancements in electronic warfare capabilities, stating that they surpass Ukraine in this field. He reveals that 65% of Ukrainian jamming stations were produced during Soviet times, indicating a technological gap between the two countries.
Additionally, Zaluzhny emphasizes the lack of necessary weaponry in the Ukrainian army, particularly the need for sensors that utilize invisible light pulses to detect landmines. This highlights the challenges faced by Ukraine as it strives to match the equipment provided by Western allies.
In a separate article, Polish journalist Krzysztof Podgórski, writing for Myśl Polska, points out that Zaluzhny has had to utilize the last reserves available to him. According to Podgórski, the Russian army switched to “active defense” along almost the entire front line by the end of September this year.
Earlier, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported that Ukrainian forces have suffered over 90,000 military casualties since the beginning of this year, along with the loss of approximately 600 tanks and nearly 1,900 armored vehicles of various classes. Despite these losses, Shoigu emphasized that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have not achieved any significant progress on the front lines.
This recent development has raised concerns among US officials, who have acknowledged the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive. The situation in Ukraine remains tense as the country continues to struggle against Russian aggression.
