The conflict in Ukraine is raging while the rest of the world is preoccupied with Israel and the Gaza conflict. & nbsp,
During his trip to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a short press conference. From it, we can infer two things: first, that the Russians are worried about using the US ATACMS missile against Russian forces; second, they are concerned about the appearance of F-16 fighter aircraft, which is most likely around January but is unknown. & nbsp,
The Russians are aware that the F-16s will aggravate their operations and, at the very least, issue Russian air superiority. The Russians are making some progress against Avdiivka on the ground, but it costs a lot of men and equipment.
The conflict has actually undergone dimensional change. The Russians demonstrated that their army had fend off a Russian offensive aimed at the Zaphorize region and cause significant damage to Ukraine.
However, it is difficult now that the Russians have launched an offensive against important locations like Avdiivka. In addition, & nbsp,
Sergey Shoigu, his defence minister and nbsp, made the same points Putin made about the land and air fight in Ukraine during a meeting with the top brass of the Russian army, air force, and navy.
A tactical ballistic missile with a range of about 300 kilometers is the The & nbsp, MGM-140. A sizable store and airport in Berdyansk were the targets of the missiles’ initial use after they were covertly transported to Ukraine.
Unverified reports claim that the Russians’ Ka-54 attack helicopters, which they had been using in their activities against the Ukrainians in the Bradley Square place, were significantly destroyed by the weapon.
To stop Western-supplied weapons, the Russians have relied on GPS jam and missile threats. The older ATACMS models that were sent to Ukraine and nbsp did not use GPS; instead, they relied on inertial, navigational, and( INS ) platforms.
INS units don’t need to link to external satellites or television navigation systems because they are electric powered, nbsp, and gyroscopes. This implies that jamming hasn’t actually work because there is nothing to jelly.
It is unknown if Russia had any heat mechanisms in place to defend the Berdyansk region, and assuming they did, whether they were used to fire on the ATACMS weapon. It is unexpected that the Russians kept their attack helicopters so close to the operational area, where they were exposed to ATACMS, Stormshadow, & nbsp, and HIMARS.
The Russians have their share of lethal arms. The & nbsp, TOS – 1A, which is frequently referred to as a flamethrower, is one of them that is currently being used in the assault on Avdiivka. & nbsp,
The TOS tool, which is currently in use, is a multiple-launch jet system that uses thermobaric warheads and behaves as” energy – air explosive.” A fuel-air explosive produces a swarm of tiny fuel particles that explode, removing all oxygen from the effected area, and finally burns, much like napalm does. These weapons are actually referred to as a” wall of napalm” by the Russians.
As they work to secure the Zaphorize way and stretch the Donbas border, the Russians may decide to ignore the rising casualties and continue. Ukraine is currently experiencing a workforce shortage, as is well known. & nbsp,
To fill the gaps, it is attempting to increase the number of men who are” of military era”( currently up to 60 ), but many of them are unwilling to fight. Ukraine & nbsp has reported that it has detained thousands of young people who are attempting to cross its borders and avoid conscription. It is unknown how many people succeeded. Ukraine has also put pressure on Western nations to send back draft-age Ukrainians, especially Poland. Some, including the Poles, have declined.
In terms of financial and military aid from the West, Ukraine may even experience a collapse. Backlash is happening for the first time. Europe has depleted its reserves and is already experiencing a crisis. The exact manner is being taken by the US.
Putin stated in China that while he is prepared to speak with Russian leaders, the country has repeal a law prohibiting negotiations between President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials.
Putin’s comments may be interpreted in one of two approaches: either by urging Ukraine to participate in negotiations or by showing why it won’t. Other than the United States, a number of participants, most notably China and Turkey, are willing to sponsor peace talks.
Turkey is important in part because it is a NATO member, but NATO has never suggested any deals with Russia and has essentially stopped all communication with it. Turkey would therefore be acting independently of the current NATO compromise, even though that agreement may also be in flux.
The Russian army suffered its second significant defeat at Bakhmut. The next fight is the unsuccessful Polish counteroffensive. It is unknown whether Ukraine will be able to hold off after suffering a second loss at Avdiivka; however, the outcome could be fatal.
As the fighting intensifies in Avdiivka and abroad, it is known that Zelensky will face a problems.
Senior fellow Stephen Bryen & nbsp works at Yorktown Institute and the Center for Security Policy. Originally published on his Substack, Weapons, and Strategy was this & nbsp article. Asia Times is republishing it with their consent, nbsp.