Budanov said “more weapons are needed, and this is especially true for Western fighter jets.”
Here are the highlights of what Budanov said in an interview with Japanese media:
Many civilians are still under Russian occupation, and no more time should be wasted. We already have the minimum necessary weapons, and I can only say that the counterattack will begin soon. In order to liberate our lands from invaders, more weapons are needed and this is especially true of western fighter planes. Russia must be driven from our lands. We must use all our strength and all our means to achieve this goal. We need large reserves of weapons and ammunition.
Battle of Bakhmut
In terms of fighting, Ukrainian forces have made slight progress on the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian town of Bakhmut, which Moscow claimed to have full control of, according to Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar.
Maliar said Ukrainian forces still control the southwestern outskirts of the city and fighting continues in the suburbs, according to The Associated Press.
Ukrainian military leaders also said the fighting in Bakhmut was not over yet.
For its part, the Pentagon indicated on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces are besieging the city of Bakhmut.
In a press briefing, Pentagon spokesman Pete Ryder said Ukrainian forces are completely besieging Bakhmut, adding, “Even if Russia takes over land in Bakhmut, we don’t think it This is a strategic gain, just as the Russian forces paid a great price in lives, equipment and capabilities.” there”.
According to US assessments, Bakhmut is surrounded by Ukrainian forces and is in a position of strength, according to Ryder.
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