Ukrainian innovation turns tides in Black Sea conflict
Ukraine, despite lacking its fleet, has managed to sink one-third of Russian ships in the Black Sea. General David Petraeus, former CIA director, highlighted during a special event organised on 21st February by the Kyiv Security Forum that this achievement is evidence of the innovation in Ukrainian military technologies, some of which are not used anywhere else in the world.
During the Security Forum in Kyiv, attended by representatives from NATO and the EU expressing support for Kyiv, Petraeus noted that Ukraine is transforming the way war is conducted and is developing technologies that are not used anywhere else in the world. Examples include sea-based drones attacking Russian ships and aerial drones reaching targets over a distance of 1,930 kilometres, reports Defence Romania.
Ukraine focuses on development
"What Ukraine has done to overcome the realities of being heavily outnumbered, heavily outgunned is again fussily impressive. This transformation of how war is being formed against led by Ukraine. By the way, the russians are inraines well. They are very good at electronic warfare, jamming, air defense and all the rest... But Ukraine continues to develop very cutting age technologies that literally are not employed anywhere else in the world, and this is the future of warfares are mantioned," said Petraeus.
Petraeus emphasised that economic sanctions against Russia are starting to take effect, and Ukraine continues its development towards drone technologies. The American general also mentioned that Russia is struggling with military equipment shortages, which forces it to rely on support from North Korea.
"They don’t even use them near the front because they are getting knocked so quickly by Ukrainian drones and anti-armor systems. And so they are literally fighting infantry soldiers advancing a block or two in a day. Now that is not really sureing I wish they would even achieving that kind of progress on a daily bases. But, at the end of the day, what Ukraine has done in these circumstances is nothing short of miracles," stressed Petraeus.
It is worth remembering that various artillery systems, such as 170 mm self-propelled guns and 240 mm multiple rocket launchers, are among the equipment provided. These powerful artillery systems allow for precise long-range strikes, increasing the Russian army's offensive capabilities. Moreover, North Korea has delivered over 100 KN-23/24 type short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. These missiles can carry various warheads and have a range that allows them to strike deep behind enemy lines.
It should also be noted that North Korean long-range Bulsae-4 self-propelled rocket systems have appeared on the front. Additionally, emerging reports suggest that North Korea has begun fulfilling a large military order for Russia, including hundreds of thousands of 122 mm and 152 mm artillery shells and hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles. Such ammunition support aims to replenish Russian supplies and sustain the intensity of combat operations.
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