Air Force Chief Sir Mike Wigton told Sky News: “All of our information tells us that Russia is repositioning itself for another attack. “It will potentially be even more brutal, even more barbaric, even more illegal than what we have already seen,” he said. Watch live updates on the Ukraine war Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:41 Russia admits “significant losses” “The Russians are reorganizing and there is every expectation that they will return and Ukraine will feel all the weight of what Russia will carry.” The Chief of Staff of the Air Force said that RAF personnel are ready to transport armored vehicles by transport aircraft to the country if the ministers approve such support: “I am ready to do with the Royal Air Force what our government decides is necessary for the support of Ukraine “. The comments follow reports in the Times that plans are being made to send protected patrol vehicles, such as the Mastiff, to help the Ukrainian army advance on Russian lines. Read more: Putin’s spokesman denies war crimes Did Russian soldiers take prisoners? Responding to suggestions that the West should equip Ukrainians with anti-ship missiles to maintain control of the Black Sea coast, Sir Mike said such weapons were “under consideration” but were handed over to political leaders. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:03 Russians bomb a village Air chief Marshall Wigton has defended the United Kingdom against allegations that it has been slow to develop supersonic weapons. “I would not say we are behind,” he said. “We already have some very interesting technical programs in progress.” Follow the Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker In October, the United States confirmed that China had conducted a supersonic missile test. Earlier this week, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia announced a joint effort to develop high-speed weapons to counter Russia and China.
