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​Defense Express’ Weekly Review: Ukrainian Naval Drone Destroys russian Air Defense Systems, Why Media Report Ukraine Receives 10 KF41 Lynx IFVs, 550 of 1,200 russian Aircraft Near the End

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Digest of Defense Express on the main events of the week

Ukrainian Naval Drone Innovation Destroys russian Air Defense Systems, Alleged Carrier Boat Changes Tactics (Video)

In a groundbreaking operation near temporarily occupied Skadovsk in Kherson region, Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed three russian air defense systems using an innovative strategy. According to Ukrainian journalist Petro Shuklinov, drones launched from an unmanned naval vessel, a carrier boat, are responsible for eliminating two Pantsir and one Osa systems.

Read more: ​Defense Express’ Weekly Review: russia Created Massive Anti-Drone EW System, the 3rd Assault Brigade Strikes Hard in Kharkiv Region, Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone Operators Eliminate Fortified Positions and Vehicles

Media Report Ukraine Receives 10 KF41 Lynx IFVs from Rheinmetall, Not Just One, Why It’s Important

It is reliably known that Ukraine has received only one of Rheinmetall’s latest KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles for testing and evaluation, but a number of Ukrainian media outlets claim that there are ten vehicles.

It should be noted that the difference lies not just in quantity, but in the fact that if Ukraine received a dozen KF41 Lynx for testing purposes alone, it would be a clear marker of a significant increase in the production rate of these vehicles.

The Lynx IFV for Australia Defense Express Defense Express’ Weekly Review: Ukrainian Naval Drone Destroys russian Air Defense Systems, Why Media Report Ukraine Receives 10 KF41 Lynx IFVs, 550 of 1,200 russian Aircraft Near the End
The Lynx IFV for Australia / open source

Defence24: 550 of 1,200 russian Aircraft Near the End of its Operational Life

According to a recent estimate by Defence24, russia currently operates approximately 1,200 combat aircraft of various types, including those used in strategic aviation. Of this total, 550 are reported to be nearing the end of their operational life cycle. At the same time, russia’s military-industrial complex is struggling to produce new aircraft at a pace sufficient to replace the fleet.

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Ukrainian Strikes Force russia to Cease Military Ship Repairs in Temporarily Occupied Crimea

In temporarily occupied Crimea, the russians have ceased all repairs of their military vessels, fearing potential strikes by the Ukrainian forces. This was announced by the spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Pletenchuk.

russian Rostov-na-Donu submarine after Ukrainian Strom Shadow missile strike Defense Express Defense Express’ Weekly Review: Ukrainian Naval Drone Destroys russian Air Defense Systems, Why Media Report Ukraine Receives 10 KF41 Lynx IFVs, 550 of 1,200 russian Aircraft Near the End
russian Rostov-na-Donu submarine after Ukrainian Strom Shadow missile strike / open source

Ukraine’s Strike on the Kristall Oil Depot Could Ground russian Tu-160 Aircraft Due to Lack of Specialized Fuel

On the night of January 8, Ukraine carried out a long-range strike targeting significant site in russia, the Kombinat Kristall storage facility, part of the Federal Agency for State Reserves. This facility houses fuel supplies for russian strategic aviation stationed at the Engels air base in the Saratov region.

Read more: ​Defense Express’ Weekly Review: Ukraine Secures Direct Deal with Rheinmetall, russian Forces Deploy Rare D-74 Howitzers, Israel Strikes russian Warship Hub in Syria