Most successful attack to date – ex-head of Finnish intelligence about attack on Pskov

Pekka Toveri, Former head of the Main Directorate of military intelligence of Finland, called Ukraine's attack at Pskov airfield the most successful today.

Source: European Pravda; Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle with a link to Toveriʼs speech

Details: The politician is a member of the Finnish parliament from the ruling National Coalition party.

"If the initial reports of four destroyed aircraft are true, this will be the most successful attack by Ukraine to date. This number will immediately impact Russian activities," Toveri said.

He believes the attack will force Russia to act, and the Russian Federation will be forced to move aircraft from its usual bases. Or Russia will have to invest heavily in protecting airfields, the politician believes. This would mean Russia would have to withdraw anti-aircraft equipment from the contact zone. 

Any of these options will weaken Russian capabilities.

The proximity of the Estonian border allows for the possibility that the drones were sent from Estonia. However, Toveri says, this is unlikely.

"I do not believe that the Estonian government would risk allowing such activities on its territory. It can almost be considered an act of war," Toveri said.

Ukraine's Defence Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate confirmed the destruction of four Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft during a nighttime drone attack on Pskov.

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