The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Reznikov announced the heavy losses and exhaustion of the Ukrainian army
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov announced the losses and exhaustion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Interview with him published edition of The Wall Street Journal.
Reznikov explained that these problems indicate the need for the supply of new weapons from Ukraine’s partners, including armored vehicles and drones. “We need to realign some areas, upgrade our fortifications and plan a new operational strategy,” he said.
According to Reznikov, Kyiv needs long-range artillery installations. He noted that Javelin and NLAW short-range missile systems are currently not a priority technology.
Earlier, the Minister of Defense estimated the number of Ukrainian troops – according to him, the country’s army includes more than a million people. Most people are in the Armed Forces of Ukraine – 700 thousand. Up to 100,000 people serve in the National Police, up to 90,000 in the National Guard. There are also about 60,000 border guards in Ukraine.
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