The ongoing assault on the Kharkiv region has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents, leaving the town of Vovchansk in a state of heavy bombardment and imminent danger, with reports of Russian forces approaching from multiple directions. Experts have expressed concerns about the tactical gains made by the Russian forces in the region and the limitations imposed on the use of Western weapons, further exacerbating the challenges faced by Ukrainian troops in defending the area.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for international support, including expanding the F-16 fighter jet coalition and accelerating training and delivery to bolster Ukraine’s air defense capabilities. However, the restrictions on the use of certain weapons and the lack of sufficient air defense systems have raised concerns about the ability to effectively counter the Russian offensive and protect Ukrainian cities from further assaults.
The dangers posed by the Russian attack on Kharkiv are compounded by the devastating fallout on the local population and the urgent need for international support to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Guests:
- Archil Tsintsadze, security policy expert.
- Oleksandr Chupak, Head of Economic Programs at the Ukrainian Institute for Strategic Studies.
UKRAINE IN FLAMES project is created by Ukraine Crisis Media Center and NGO “Euroatlantic Course”. We are aiming at searching a loud support for Ukraine in the war started by Russia on the 24th of February 2022.
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How you can help Ukraine against Russian aggression:
Come back alive – https://bit.ly/3Ct6O2L (works directly with the command and personnel of military units, purchasing infrared thermal imaging cameras, night vision goggles, hemostatics etc);
UNITED 24 – https://bit.ly/3M2mXiT (launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs)
Army SOS – https://bit.ly/3UYK168 (manages purchases of necessary ammunition, shields, intercommunication and reconnaissance facilities, etc. and delivers all goods directly);
Vostok SOS – https://bit.ly/3Ruut75 (raising funds for various needs of the army).