Russia warns of destroying Western weapons depots in Ukraine

Speaking to defense officials on April 23, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow had “eliminated the myth of the superiority of Western weapons” and that Russian forces had gained the initiative along along a 1,000km long battle front.

“In response to threats posed by the US and its allies, we will continue to improve the composition and structure of the armed forces, and increase the production of weapons and military equipment.” most popular,” Mr. Shoigu said.

“We will increase the intensity of attacks on Western logistics centers and weapons warehouses,” the Russian Defense Minister emphasized.

Mr. Shoigu confirmed that Russia took control of the villages of Pervomaiske, Bohdanivka and Novomykhailivka this month. However, a Ukrainian commander denied it, affirming that he still controlled part of the village.

The Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russian marines participated in the operation to control Novomykhailivka and seized Western-made weapons, including Swedish grenade launchers and US Javelin anti-tank missiles. and NATO’s electronic warfare system.

“Our high combat potential allows us to continuously attack the enemy and prevent them from holding the defensive line,” Mr. Shoigu noted, estimating Kiev’s losses at half a million troops since the capture. beginning of the conflict.

He also recalled that Ukraine’s much-publicized counter-offensive campaign last year, prepared with NATO’s help, failed.

The Russian Defense Minister also praised the defense industry for continuously increasing production. “This has significantly increased the combat capabilities of our armed forces. This is proven by the situation in the special military operations area,” Mr. Shoigu said.

On April 23, the US Senate passed a foreign aid bill worth more than 95 billion USD, of which nearly 61 billion USD is for Ukraine. The bill also mentions strengthening sanctions against Russian assets.

The House of Representatives passed this bill late last week and now the bill will continue to be presented to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.

President Joe Biden pledged that the US would quickly transfer tens of billions of dollars in military aid “to meet Ukraine’s urgent battlefield and air defense needs.” The White House boss announced that the Pentagon has established a strong logistics system to send weapons worth up to $1 billion to Ukraine.

According to some US officials, the new aid package will include anti-aircraft ammunition and a large amount of artillery shells, as well as armored vehicles and other weapons.