Ukrainian forces are implementing a new strategy, stepping up strikes on Russian air defenses ahead of the expected arrival of American F-16 fighter jets. According to BILD, the move is aimed at gaining air superiority, which in turn will make it easier to liberate occupied settlements, particularly in the Donbas.
Expert Julian Röpke noted that the Ukrainian military is actively attacking Russian air defenses, which has become part of their strategy. He emphasized that this approach involves almost daily strikes aimed at destroying enemy defense systems. Röpke believes that this strategy is focused on the future introduction of F-16 fighters in the fall or winter.
The process of implementing the new strategy has not been without difficulties, the expert noted. He noted that Russia has a significant number of air defense systems, and so far the Ukrainians have managed to destroy only a part of them. In addition, a final schedule and plan for the introduction of F-16 fighters into combat operations has not yet been established.
Former head of the operational staff of the German Ministry of Defense, Nico Lange, emphasized that Ukraine is actively preparing its Su-24s and preparing to use them together with British and French cruise missiles, and is also waiting for the F-16 to enter service.
The Ukrainian military is using sabotage operations and precision weapons to destroy enemy radars and air surveillance systems, Lange added.
