“Regarding the decisions that will allow us to destroy Russian bombers, they are already being prepared,” said the minister.
“We are working on this. I am confident that these decisions will be made. It is only a matter of time.”
He reiterated that the only sure way to counter Russian glide bomb attacks is to destroy the bombers on airfields. Russia’s increasing reliance on conventional air-dropped bombs upgraded with modern glide kits has been the primary reason behind marginal territorial gains in 2024.
“Sooner or later, this will happen,” Kuleba concluded.
“We are asking our partners to make it happen as quickly as possible.”
Earlier, the minister outlined two key factors that could turn the tide of the war: the destruction of Moscow’s bomber fleet on the ground and in the air, and increased ammunition supplies from allies.
In late May, the United States granted Ukraine permission to use U.S.-made weapons to strike up to 100 kilometers deep into Russian territory. This range restriction leaves Russian military airfields beyond Ukraine’s reach.