(Dan Tri) – The US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said that Washington’s delay in providing aid may be bringing significant benefits to the Russian military against Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian soldiers are raising a flag on an armored personnel carrier (Illustration: AFP).
ISW believes that persistent US delays in providing security assistance to Ukraine are limiting the ability of Kiev forces to conduct effective defense, while giving the Russian military flexibility to conduct operations.
Defense analysts note that Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a constant race for innovation and adaptation in the air defense sector, with Russia continuing to adjust the timing, scale, composition and
Significant delays in the provision of military assistance from the United States have resulted in a shortage of Ukrainian air defense missile systems and are hindering Kiev’s ability to adapt to the development of strike systems
The limited number of air defense systems and interceptors forced Ukraine to make difficult decisions about the allocation of air defense systems between rear and front areas, leaving its forces on the front vulnerable.
ISW stated that only the United States can quickly provide Ukraine with the necessary air defense systems to significantly improve its air defense capabilities.
War map of Ukraine on April 16.
Notable comments in ISW’s April 16 report:
First, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the persistent lack of air defense and artillery systems prevents Kiev from effectively defending against Moscow’s air and ground attacks.
Second, Mr. Zelensky signed a new mobilization law on April 16, making a difficult but important decision in Kiev’s efforts to stabilize force organization and properly prepare the Ukrainian army.
Third, the Russian Army in eastern Ukraine uses small groups to carry out raids and is said to be suffering from morale problems.
Fourth, the trainer of Russia’s Sturm-Z task force said that Moscow forces should take advantage of Ukraine’s shortcomings due to lack of weapons to increase the number of guided glide bomb attacks to support the rebels.
Fifth, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) recently destroyed the Russian long-range radar station Nebo-U in the Bryansk region.
Sixth, the Kremlin continues to centralize power in Chechen Republic head Ramzan Kadyrov’s Akhmat task force through the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD).
Saturday, Russian Federal Censorship Agency Roskomnadzor is considering banning TikTok in Russia.
Eighth, Russian troops made confirmed advances near Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Donetsk, as well as in the western region of Zaporizhia, amid ongoing trench fighting along the entire front on August 16.
