Ukraine's Defence Minister meets UK Defence Staff official to discuss destruction of targets in Russian rear – photo
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 23:25
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Rustem Umierov, Ukraine's Minister of Defence, has discussed Ukraine's defence needs with Harvey Smith, the Deputy Head of Defence Staff of the United Kingdom on Military Operations and Strategies.
Source: Umierov on Facebook
Quote: "It is crucial that we prevent the accumulation of hostile forces near our land. Equally crucial is the ability to destroy military sites in the Russian Federation's rear with long-range Western weapons. This is almost the only way to protect our people from guided aerial bombs and other enemy strikes."
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Details: Umierov thanked the UK leadership for supporting Ukraine.
He added that the Ukrainian command is constantly in touch with its partners.
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