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Ukraine's Air Defense: Dependent on Western Aid Amid Threats

3/5/2025

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Ukraine's air defense stands on a fragile foundation, heavily dependent on Western support, especially from the US. Colonel Yurii Ihnat cautions that cutting military aid could empower Russia to dominate the skies, unleashing catastrophic strikes on vital infrastructure. Although the UK provides alternative missile systems, significant capability gaps linger, threatening Ukraine's enduring resistance against Russian threats.

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Ukraine's air defense stands on a fragile foundation, heavily dependent on Western support, especially from the US. Colonel Yurii Ihnat cautions that cutting military aid could empower Russia to dominate the skies, unleashing catastrophic strikes on vital infrastructure. Although the UK provides alternative missile systems, significant capability gaps linger, threatening Ukraine's enduring resistance against Russian threats.