Statement by the British Minister of Defense on the Russia-Ukraine War

61 days have handed in the battle that continues with Russia’s assaults on Ukraine.

British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace evaluated the newest scenario in the battle in his assertion in the Home of Commons.

‘15,000 Russian troopers killed’

Noting that in line with his assessments, roughly 15,000 Russian army personnel had been killed throughout the assault, Wallace additionally mentioned that greater than 2 thousand armored autos had been destroyed or captured, together with at the very least 530 tanks.

Stating that Russia additionally misplaced greater than 60 helicopters and warplanes, Wallace reminded that the Moscow cruiser belonging to the Black Sea Fleet sank.

Wallace, “Russia has thus far failed in nearly all of its goals. Conscious of this failure, the Russian command regrouped, made reinforcements and centered on securing the Donetsk and Luhansk areas.” mentioned.

He mentioned it was pressing to offer help and weapons to Ukraine

Stating that they predicted that in the subsequent stage of the invasion, Russia will try to occupy extra areas in Donbas and join the area to Crimea by way of Mariupol, the British Defense Minister emphasised that it’s of pressing significance to offer Ukraine with the help and weapons it wants.

Emphasizing that they’ve supplied Ukraine with greater than 5 thousand anti-tank missiles, 5 Air Defense techniques with greater than 100 missiles and 4.5 tons of plastic explosives up to now, Wallace said that Starstreak air protection missiles are additionally in use.

Asserting that they are going to present a small quantity of armored autos outfitted with air protection missile launchers, the British Minister of Defense mentioned, “These Stormer autos will present Ukrainian forces with superior short-range air protection capabilities each day and night time.” mentioned.