Recently, the United States** conveyed shocking news: Ukraine has won a "major victory" in the air!It is reported that the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force issued a statement claiming that he had successfully shot down three Russian Su-34 bombards in the Kherson region, and this one-day battle caused devastating losses of three Russian ace fighters. However, the West's eagerness to celebrate this news has raised voices of doubt, and people have been raising questions about the authenticity of this victory.
Subsequently, experts from the Ukrainian side explained that the shock victory was achieved thanks to their Patriot anti-aircraft missile system. It is reported that Russian warplanes have recklessly carried out acts in the southern region of Ukraine, dropping a large number of bombs on the region. However, since the pilots underestimated the range of the Patriot missile, this provided Ukraine with the opportunity to shoot down enemy aircraft.
If the "battle report" provided by the Ukrainian side is true, then Russia's loss of 3 Su-34s in a single day will be regarded as a huge victory in a war. However, we must conduct an in-depth analysis of this figure.
Since the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Moscow has confirmed the crash of 10 Su-34s, and this time the loss of 3 in a single day is obviously an exaggeration. Turning such military losses into economic costs is equivalent to Moscow's losses in this single-day battle500 million US dollars, more than 1 billion yuan. This figure represents not only Russia's military losses, but also Ukraine's substantial victory in the struggle for air supremacy.
After receiving this "good news", Ukrainian Zelensky quickly expressed his celebration of this victory that night. He sees this news as part of the Russian **. At the same time, the Netherlands announced that it will successively deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to provide more support. For Zelensky, such "good news" is undoubtedly an important means of consolidating domestic support and ensuring Western support.
However, this "major result" does not seem to be able to hide the defeat in Ukraine's "big **". With the reduction or even suspension of the country's aid to Ukraine bills, Ukraine urgently needs some news that can boost morale. However, whether such a "short-lived surprise" will be able to last remains an unsolved mystery for Ukraine.
Although Moscow has not yet given a clear response to this information, experts on the Russian side have accused it of a "psychological warfare" tactic on the part of Kiev. They claim that the "evidence" provided by the Ukrainian side is not real, and it may even be **that the plane crashed in April last year**. In the Kherson region, it is known that only one Su-34 was involved in the accident, while the other 2 landed safely at the airport.
However, if the Su-34 does suffer heavy losses, it is possible that the Patriot missile system is to blame. Ukraine has always been at a disadvantage when it comes to air supremacy, and the Patriot missile system seems to be an important part of their efforts to turn the tide.
Another thing that has attracted attention is the statement of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who claims that at present Ukraine's air defense systems, tactical missiles, etc., are directly operated by NATO servicemen. The satellites of the US-led military bloc are providing surveillance data to Kyiv without interruption. The accusation has raised international concerns about the future.
Shoigu bluntly said: "Western countries are constantly intervening in the aggravated conflict, which is an unnecessary, increasing the direct military conflict between Russia and NATO." This means that it is no longer Ukraine's "elite forces" that pose a threat to Russia today, but more likely NATO's involvement. After all, to defeat the Patriot system, Ukraine may need more specialists, and NATO seems to have become the best option.
For NATO countries, it seems that it is only a matter of time before they intervene in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Advanced systems require skilled operation, and selecting and training professionals from Ukraine's elite forces is a large and time-consuming process. The 18 F-16s that are about to arrive on the battlefield are piloted by Ukrainian or NATO pilots has also become a mystery.
Whether NATO troops directly support Ukraine in the form of mixed uniforms has become a matter of great concern. Otherwise, even if NATO provides powerful ** equipment, Ukraine may find it difficult to make full use of it. The acquisition of information and intelligence is also almost entirely dependent on satellite surveillance by NATO countries and the United States to support Ukrainian operations.
However, Shoigu's statement also clearly sent a warning to NATO, accusing Western countries of intervening in the conflict as an unnecessary act. Russia may not sit idly by and watch NATO intervene, and this tension could turn into a catastrophe for global security. On the issue of how to balance the forces of all parties, the international community needs to think calmly and work together to find a solution that can maintain regional peace without endangering global security.
The whole situation is like a chess game, and the chess pieces are constantly moving on the chessboard of international politics. A local conflict can have global repercussions, and no one wants to experience the nightmare of a world war again. At this time of great uncertainty, all parties need to remain calm in order to achieve a stable resolution of the situation and jointly build a peaceful and tranquil world.