According to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Ukraine may receive 250 main battle tanks from NATO countries in 2023, including 120"Leopard pose"tanks and 31 vehicles"Abrams"tanks, the rest may be PT-91 tanks or other models of main combat ** equipment.
Shoigu believes that although these ** equipment can play a role on the battlefield in Ukraine, they cannot change the overall situation of the war. The addition of 250 main battle tanks had a negligible impact on the number of tanks on the ground, and the Russian army still maintained its superiority.
In the short term, there will be no fundamental changes in the combat forces on the ground. Ukraine is in dire need of F-16 fighter jets and airborne **, as ground fighting has become "old" and both sides have come to see tanks and infantry fighting vehicles as moving points of fire.
In addition, mines and the undermined surface affect the maneuverability of the tank.
In the deserts of the Middle East, these "steel monsters" weighing dozens of tons have gone on a rampage and can easily tear apart the opponent's defenses. But now, with a lot of silt, mines and anti-tank trenches of all kinds, the main battle tanks have to pay for every step forward on the battlefield.
Moreover, the "European Leopard" plus the M2A2 combination has been struck by lightning, and the mines have also been attacked by anti-tank missiles and drones. In this "tree-high" field, previously only drones and *** threats existed side by side, but now it is necessary to defend against drones.
Although the number of main battle equipment has increased, there are too many natural enemies, and it is very difficult to play a big role in combat operations.
Ukraine and Western countries have decided to make F-16 fighter jets and standard airborne ** their first and most critical tasks. Provided by the United States"Patriots"Missiles, as well as various air defense ** supplied by Western countries, have formed effective air control locally.
During combat operations, Ukrainian F-16 fighters managed to break through the opposing line of defense and safely return to base. To further ensure safety, routine maintenance and security will include air and anti-missile capabilities.
Once the F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine, the impact on the war between the two sides will be even more significant than it is now.
In combat operations on both sides, the power of 250 main battle tanks is clearly far from enough. Even if the West provides more ** equipment, it will be difficult to change the tide of the war.
Because the key to determining victory or defeat is not the number of **, but whether there is a ** that can really change the situation of the battle. Therefore, the flames of war will not be extinguished, and the temperature will not drop, but it will take a long time to really change the tide of the war.
Whether the fighting ends or not, there is still the possibility of armistice negotiations. However, because both sides insist on their positions and dignity, coupled with the support behind each other, neither side is willing to compromise easily.
Over time, the fatigue on both sides may grow until neither side can hold out any longer, and war weariness will really drive peace. Although the conflict in Syria has been going on for years, the war is likely to continue as long as both sides have the motivation to continue fighting.
At present, Russia and Ukraine have not yet reached such a situation.
For the core areas of important targets, strikes by special operations forces and long-range ** will be normalized. It is expected that the strikes of both sides in key areas such as Crimea, in Russia, in the frontline areas and in Kyiv will continue.
Recently, Russia successfully intercepted three drones outside Moscow. It is expected that in the future, the two sides will be engaged in long-range strategic special warfare attacks and drone strikes.
Judging from the means and effects of the attacks displayed by the two sides so far, the battle situation is still tense and fierce.