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Western rigidity, Kyiv red tape cut Ukraine front-line weapons flow
Al Jazeera·UA · US · GB·2 days ago
Ukraine has rejected Australia's offer of Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters, citing high operating costs, poor technical condition, and spare parts shortages. The decision reflects Ukraine's focus on logistical sustainability over platform quantity, and may signal a preference for Western systems with established supply chains.