Ukraine deployed new military aircraft, heavy weapons and vehicles to bolster troops fighting separatists in the country’s east as it continues peace talks with rebels and Russia’s government.Has anyone noticed something about this conflict?
The reinforcements, which included fighter jets, armored personnel carriers and artillery, follow a September truce in which the government paused an assault after rebels drove its forces back in what the country says was a counterattack spearheaded by Russian units.
“Ukraine was able to restore its military preparedness during the cease-fire,” Ukrainian military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said today in Kiev.
If heavy weapons moved to the front line it may conflict with the Sept. 5 cease-fire agreed in Minsk, which has been broken almost daily. Ukraine has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of supplying rebels with tanks, artillery and other materiel. Putin, who says he “respects” the insurgents’ ambitions, has denied involvement in the conflict, which has triggered the worst standoff between Russia and its Cold War foes in more than a quarter century.
The reinforcements include two MiG-29 and two Su-27 fighters, 42 armored personnel carriers, 18 self-propelled howitzers and other vehicles, Lysenko said.
Airpower is playing an extremely minor role in the conflict. Could it be that effective anti-air defenses over the battlefield actually can deter close air support in the modern era?
Additionally have you played close attention to the prominence that artillery (both cannon and rocket) has played?
The King of Battle is back!
Make sure you read the entire article. The developments in the Ukraine conflict are starting to come fast and furious. The second peace talks break down the fight will be back on.
