The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 212th that in the past day, the Ukrainian army's fuel storage facilities in the southern Nikolayev area were destroyed, as well as a "Beech-M1" air defense missile system. In addition, one Su-24 fighter jet, one m-8 helicopter, and four drones were shot down, and 12 "Haimas" multi-rocket launcher system rocket were intercepted.
Ukrainian army said that nine Iranian drones were shot down near Nikolayev, destroying 8 "caliber" cruise missiles, while Nikolayev lost power supply. The Ukrainian Presidential Office said on the 12th that eight areas in the southeast were shelled by Russian troops, and the strikes in the central and western regions eased. Ukraine said that the Russian army shelled a market in Avjeevka in Donetsk, killing at least 7 people.
NATO : Ukraine needs more air defense system
The Minister of Defense of NATO member states held a two-day meeting in Brussels, Belgium from the 12th to focus on military aid to Ukraine and Russia's nuclear threat . NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg said that NATO allies have provided air defense systems to Ukraine, but Ukraine needs more, and includes short-range and long-range air defense systems. He also stressed that we should be vigilant against Russia's nuclear threat.
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg:
Russia knows that Nuclear War cannot win, and it will never be able to fight. Of course we are closely monitoring Russia's nuclear situation and have not seen any changes at the moment, but we will remain vigilant.
Germany: Shipping the first "IRIS-T" air defense system to Ukraine
German Defense Minister Rambrecht confirmed that the first "IRIS-T" air defense system has been shipped to Ukraine, and another 3 sets will be delivered next year. The maximum range of this air defense system in is about 40 kilometers and the altitude can reach 20 kilometers. Some media reported that Germany also plans to propose to establish an air defense system integrating Europe and NATO during the two-day meeting of the defense ministers of NATO member states. The NATO candidate Finland , who attended the meeting for the first time, has expressed its intention to join the research and development.
However, some analysis pointed out that as the inventory of weapons declines, some countries are increasingly reluctant to provide more support to Ukraine. The prospects for the war are unclear, and arms dealers dare not rashly expand their production lines, making it difficult for Ukraine to meet the needs of this meeting.
French President Macron : Will provide Ukraine with a new batch of weapons and equipment
Faced with Russian missiles in many Ukraine cities recently attacked by Russian military missiles. French President Macron said in an exclusive interview on the evening of the 12th that in the next few weeks, France will continue to provide military aid to Ukraine, includes radar , air defense missiles, and self-propelled artillery and other military supplies.
Macron said France will provide Ukraine with radar and air defense systems to protect Ukraine from drones and missiles. Macron urged Russia to stop its military operations against Ukraine, respect Ukraine's territorial integrity and return to the negotiating table.
Macron also said that the price of French natural gas has risen not because France imposed sanctions on Russia, but because Russia uses natural gas as a tool of war, so Europe must get rid of its dependence on Russian natural gas and embark on the road of energy independence.
Phoenix Observation: NATO increases military aid to Ukraine, and Russia must have a tough response
NATO member states convened a meeting of defense ministers to discuss how to enhance military aid to Ukraine, and what impact will this have on the situation in Russia and Ukraine? Please see Phoenix TV Current Affairs Commentator Zheng Hao comments and analysis -
NATO member states have made a decision to continue to strengthen support for Ukraine's air defense system. Many countries have expressed that they will send relevant equipment to Ukraine as soon as possible, such as Germany, France, etc., and of course the United States. At present, Moscow has determined that NATO has actually participated in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which will undoubtedly increase the conflict between NATO and Russia, and at the same time stimulate Russia to respond further to NATO.
In recent days, Ukraine has shot down many Russian missiles in the Russian air strikes against Ukraine without NATO's increase in support for Ukraine's air defense equipment. If Ukraine's air defense capabilities are further improved, I believe that Russia's ability to restrain Ukraine through air strikes in the future may suffer major setbacks.
In this case, the outside world is worried about whether there is a possibility of direct conflict between Russia and NATO, and this possibility now seems to be impossible to completely rule out.
At present, the Russian-Ukrainian war is in a stalemate. If NATO actively participates in the Ukrainian war, especially increasing aid to Ukraine, Moscow will be difficult to tolerate. In the future, I believe Moscow will respond hard. What will be tougher will be? It remains to be further observed.
Source: Phoenix TV Information Station
Edited by: Qiuguo
