A senior U.S. defense official told reporters it is not clear if these imprecise weapons are being used as part of the original Russian plan or due to problems with their guided missile targeting process.
Thomas Peter/Reuters
"He stressed that we do not support the transfer of additional fighter aircraft to the Ukrainian air force at this time, and therefore have no desire to see them in our custody either,” Kirby said during a press conference at the Pentagon. The U.S. has sent hundreds of millions of dollars worth of military aid into Ukraine, including anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons such as the Javelin and Stinger systems.
While the U.S. has rejected the idea for now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has continued to call for more aircraft. "We're not going to talk about where they are, I'm not going to talk about their operational status, but they are in Poland and they are manned," the official said.Russian missiles and 'dumb' munitions
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine says Russia still disrupting evacuations; U.N. says 2 million have fledThe heads of U.S. intelligence agencies are testifying to Congress amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Watch our live coverage.
Weiterlesen »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia responds to Poland offering jets to help UkraineUKRAINE-RUSSIA LATEST: -U.S. to send two Patriot anti-missile batteries to Poland -Russia responds to Poland offering fighter jets to help Ukraine -Over 2.15 million refugees have fled Ukraine: UNHCR
Weiterlesen »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia claims it will not send in conscripted soldiersUkraine Emergency Services released footage showing a fire at an oil depot in the city of Zhytomyr after a reported strike on Monday.
Weiterlesen »
Asian Stock Market: Drifts lower amid firmer oil, little progress in Ukraine-Russia talksAsian Stock Market: Drifts lower amid firmer oil, little progress in Ukraine-Russia talks By anilpanchal7 Asia RiskAppetite Oil Ukraine Equities
Weiterlesen »
Russia-Ukraine war: Shelling and evacuation efforts continue at 2-week markEfforts are ongoing to coordinate safe routes of escape for Ukrainian civilians out of besieged cities as the Russian invasion rounds out its second week.
Weiterlesen »
McDonald's, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi join exodus out of RussiaMcDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric all announced Tuesday they were suspending their business in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Weiterlesen »