"While Putin claims the goal of controlling at least four 'newly annexed regions'—as stated in the Russian Constitution, including Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, and Donetsk oblasts—combat is already taking place in Kharkiv and parts of Mykolaiv oblasts, with Kinburn Spit under Russian control. The enemy will push forward, and administrative borders are unlikely to stop them," Selezniov stressed.He pointed out that the only defense against Russian troops is military strength and effective engineering fortifications to slow down the invasion. Selezniov also noted that Russia has begun targeting Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with guided bombs, and Ukraine currently lacks effective countermeasures from them. He added that to properly defend Ukraine’s airspace, the country needs at least 130 F-16 aircraft or their equivalents, while the current number is far lower. Selezniov also remains skeptical about the possibility of ending hostilities in Ukraine by 2025.
"Putin has the financial resources to sustain active military operations throughout 2025. Ukraine's military supplies are sufficient for at least the first half of 2025. Under these conditions, it's unrealistic to expect the war to subside soon or transition into a frozen conflict," he added.Earlier, Read more:
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