Espreso. Global
Exclusive

Massive missile attacks on Ukraine may last long — Defense Express

2 January, 2024 Tuesday
18:55

Defense Express expert Ivan Kyrychevskyi said that Russia has retained the capability to launch massive missile attacks across Ukraine for a long time

client/title.list_title

He expressed this opinion on the Espreso TV channel

"I think that, unfortunately, Russia will have enough resources to maintain this pace of massive attacks across the territory of Ukraine at least until spring. Because, despite the production figures, they can launch up to 100 missiles at a time, and they still have the capability and reserves for 2-3 massive attacks. This applies to almost all types of their missiles. They did not 'unpack' the stockpile of Kalibr missiles, which they could have accumulated up to 200 units," Kyrychevskyi said.

The expert emphasized that Russia's arsenal includes missiles that have yet to be shot down by Ukrainian air defense.

"We talk about the Kinzhal as an extremely dangerous missile, but the Ukrainian Air Force can be proud of the number of missiles of this type that have been shot down. However, there are missiles that we have not yet managed to intercept. In particular, the Kh-22/32. This is a converted missile with advanced electronics. This missile can hit at a greater distance. It seems that this is the missile that reached Cherkasy region on December 29," he added.

  • On the night of December 29, Russia launched several groups of Shahed drones that attacked Ukraine, and in the morning Russian terrorists launched missiles, hitting high-rise buildings, educational institutions, a shopping centre and a maternity hospital. 
  • On the morning of January 2, Russian forces attacked Ukraine from strategic aviation. A series of explosions occurred in Kyiv and Kharkiv. The attack resulted in dead and wounded people and destroyed houses. 
Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2025, Friday
14 March
22:00
Russia launches missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, injuring civilians
21:50
Half of Ukrainians reject territorial concessions at any cost
21:30
Aggression must stop. Russia should agree to a 30-day ceasefire — Macron
21:12
Kursk operation accomplished its objective, Zelenskyy says 
20:55
OPINION
Putin and Russia's perspective on "temporary ceasefire" and broader peace process
20:36
Putin claims to have “read Trump’s appeal,” demands Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk surrender
20:20
Updated
Police detains suspect after Ukrainian activist Demyan Hanul shot dead in central Odesa
20:05
Russian troops blocked near Vovchansk: Ukraine’s top general visits Kharkiv direction
19:50
Putin is lying and sabotaging diplomacy to keep war going — Zelenskyy
19:29
Witkoff left waiting in Moscow for 8 hours while Putin holds talks with Belarus' Lukashenko
19:10
Ukraine’s Ombudsman explains three reasons behind Russia’s war crimes against POWs
18:51
No threat of Ukrainian troop encirclement in Kursk – General Staff
18:30
G7 warns Russia of new sanctions if ceasefire deal fails
18:15
Kursk withdrawal: strategic maneuver, not retreat
17:54
OPINION
What signs suggest Putin is likely to accept 30-day ceasefire proposal?
17:37
G7 threatens sanctions on Russia if it rejects ceasefire
17:16
Sweden boosts Ukraine’s firepower with Archers and radars — but when will they arrive?
16:51
OPINION
Dismantle Ukraine and seize Odesa: Russia’s true intentions?
16:25
EU expands sanctions against Russia — European Commission President
16:22
Updated
Austria pledges €7M to Ukraine for demining and grain delivery
16:21
NATO chief Rutte says ties with Russia could normalize after Ukraine war ends
16:11
Belarus to complete production of Oreshnik missile launchers by year-end — Lukashenko
16:00
Trump claims “very good chance” for Ukraine war to end, asks Putin to “spare” Ukrainian troops 
15:57
EU ambassadors approve extension of individual sanctions for violating Ukraine’s sovereignty
15:40
Ukraine forming team to develop algorithm for monitoring 30-day ceasefire
15:39
Exclusive
Every U.S. president has feared Russia—and Trump is no exception
15:20
'Ukraine won’t concede its land': PM Shmyhal on U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia
15:03
OPINION
Putin believes Russia can keep fighting through this year
14:46
Trump unsatisfied with Putin's 'nuances' as Moscow drags feet on ceasefire deal
14:28
EU proposes €40 billion military fund for Ukraine, bypassing Hungary’s veto
14:10
Finland sentences Russian neo-Nazi Petrovsky to life for war crimes in Ukraine
13:55
Exclusive
What will be litmus test for Putin’s decision on 30-day ceasefire? Political expert predicts
13:37
Putin hasn’t abandoned plans to seize Ukraine, U.S. intel confirms
13:19
Exclusive
How might Trump react to Putin’s provocative behavior? Expert Zgurets weighs in
13:02
Exclusive
Putin snubs U.S. ceasefire plan with cunning rebuff — diplomat
12:44
OPINION
Putin rejects calls for ceasefire
12:26
Russian forces significantly reinforce defensive lines near Mariupol
12:00
Updated
Trump’s special envoy Witkoff returns to U.S. after talks in Moscow
11:53
Review
Ukraine's Kursk operation ongoing, U.S. military aid may last until 2028. Serhiy Zgurets' column
11:35
U.S. to resume GLSDB bomb deliveries to Ukraine as ATACMS stocks dwindle
More news