Ukraine's Spring Counteroffensive Hinges on Advanced Jet Acquisition.

Ukraine is preparing for a spring counteroffensive against Russia, but its success depends heavily on military supplies from the West, particularly advanced fighter jets. NATO has provided significant military support to Ukraine, but the country's top military commander says it needs more armament and air defense systems to solve problematic issues in its resistance to Russian aggression. Ukraine has largely spent its supply of aged Soviet military hardware and munitions and is transitioning to Western weapons systems. Without advanced jets from Kyiv’s NATO allies, the counteroffensive will likely consist of costly battles of attrition.