US analyst group says Ukraine needs more air defence means amid Iran's attack on Israel
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US analyst group says Ukraine needs more air defence means amid Iran's attack on Israel

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Source:  ISW

Analysts of the Institute for the Study of War compared air defense capabilities and the ability to repel enemy attacks of Ukraine and Israel.

Ukrainian air defence and the "Iron Dome" of Israel

According to analysts, about 170 Shahed-136/131 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles were launched in Israel.

At the same time, the Russian occupiers are experimenting with cruise and ballistic missile strikes, as well as drones of various sizes and combinations. At the same time, the enemy regularly conducts large combined strikes against targets in Ukraine.

According to the ISW, Iran's large combined strike package was significantly less successful than the recent Russian strikes in Ukraine, with Israeli air defences intercepting almost all of the approximately 320 aerial targets except for a few ballistic missiles.

At the same time, UAVs and missiles had to cross more than 1,000 kilometres of Iraqi, Syrian and Jordanian airspace before reaching Israel. This gave the country and its allies several hours to identify, track and intercept targets in flight.

Russian forces are launching drones and missiles from all over occupied Ukraine and in close proximity to Ukraine from Russian territory, giving Ukrainian air defenses a fraction of the time Israel and its allies used to successfully blunt a massive Iranian missile and drone strike, analysts say.

In addition, Israel has a powerful air defence system that is responsible for responding to potential attacks through shorter borders with its neighbours, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, while Ukraine's capabilities are increasingly hampered by Ukraine's much broader front line and borders with Belarus and Russia.

Also, Ukraine does not have the ability to intercept air-to-air aircraft, as Israel and its allies did on the night of April 13. The large size of Ukraine compared to Israel also complicates the situation. This makes it problematic to create the same air defense density that Israel has, especially against the background of constant delays in providing security assistance from the US.

Ukraine needs significant stockpiles of Western air defense systems and fighter jets capable of intercepting drones and missiles to create a combined air defense umbrella that is even remotely as effective as the one Israel and its allies successfully deployed on April 13, experts add.

What is known about Iran's attack on Israel

On the night of April 14, Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel.

The IDF said 99% of the more than 300 missiles fired by Iran were intercepted by Israel and its "partners".

In total, Iran launched about 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and more than 120 ballistic missiles. Some of the weapons launched at Israel were launched from Iraq and Yemen.

According to US officials, US forces intercepted more than 70 drones and at least three ballistic missiles.

Iran's foreign ministry said the attack was in retaliation for Israel's deadly strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, on April 1.

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Unrecognized Transnistria is afraid to buy European gas

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Source:  ipn.gov.pl

The so-called "authorities" of the self-proclaimed Transnistria, even under the threat of an energy crisis, did not want to buy European gas instead of Russian. The quasi-state rejected an offer of assistance from Moldova.

Points of attention

  • Transnistria rejects European gas over fear of high and unstable prices, opting to continue cooperation with Gazprom until 2026.
  • The state of the energy system in Transnistria has worsened, leading to widespread power outages due to excess consumption over generation.
  • Moldova offered assistance to Transnistria in supplying gas after it stopped receiving Russian gas, but the offer was rejected.
  • The self-proclaimed Transnistria's dependence on Russian gas raises concerns about energy security and geopolitical implications.
  • The refusal to buy European gas highlights the complex political and economic dynamics in the region, affecting energy sustainability.

Unrecognized Transnistria fears “high prices” for European gas

This was stated by the acting chairman of Moldovagaz, Vadim Cheban.

According to him, the "authorities" of Transnistria explained their refusal of European gas by "higher and more unstable prices."

At the same time, pro-Russian Tiraspol said it expects the resumption of gas supplies from Gazprom under a contract that expires in 2026.

Help from Moldova

On January 2, the acting head of Moldovagaz, Vadim Cheban, stated that Moldova had offered assistance to unrecognized Transnistria in supplying gas.

This offer came after the so-called "Transylvania" stopped receiving Russian gas because Ukraine stopped transit.

After that, the supply of heat and gas to local residents in Transnistria was stopped.

On the evening of January 3, widespread power outages are already in effect in Transnistria, as the level of consumption has exceeded the level of generation.

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Drones attacked several regions of the Russian Federation. Explosions at the Millerovo airfield — video

Drones attacked several regions of the Russian Federation. Explosions at the Millerovo airfield — video
Source:  online.ua

On the night of January 5, explosions were heard in several areas of the Rostov region (Russia), accompanied by the detection of drones in the region. The sounds of the explosions were heard in the areas of Taganrog, Tarasovka, and Millerovo, where a military airfield is located.

Points of attention

  • On the night of January 5, explosions occurred in several areas of the Rostov region, accompanied by drone attacks.
  • Millerovo and Tarasivka recorded explosions at airfields and destroyed drones, and Kazan closed the airport due to the threat of a drone attack
  • Russian media reports 13 drones shot down in Taganrog attack

"Cotton" was heard in several regions of the Russian Federation

As stated by the Governor of the Rostov Region, Yuri Slyusar, air defense systems are allegedly operating in the northern part of the region to repel an air attack.

Drones were destroyed in the Milleriv and Tarasiv districts. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties. The military continues to work to repel the air attack, — reported Yuriy Slyusar.

Footage of drone attacks was posted online at the time. The posts stated that Taganrog was under a "massive attack" by drones, and claimed that 13 drones had been shot down. They also reported a strike on a military airfield in Millerovo.

In Kazan, Russia, the airport was closed due to a drone attack

As noted by Russian media, "temporary restrictions on civil aircraft flights" have been introduced at Kazan airport.

The Russian agency did not explain the reason for the closure of the air harbor.

At the same time, the Telegram channel Shot writes that the "Carpet" plan for Kazan airport was introduced allegedly due to the threat of a drone attack.

Subsequently, Rosaviatsia reported that to ensure flight safety, temporary restrictions were also introduced at the airports of Nizhny Kama, Izhevsk, and Perm.

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