Russia uses fewer missiles to strike Ukraine: Defense Express explains why
The editor-in-chief of Defense Express, Oleh Katkov, stated that Russia has indeed reduced the number of attacks and the use of missile weapons. However, the true reasons can only be determined over time if this trend in strikes continues
He shared this on Espreso TV.
"After record-breaking missile attacks, Russia has indeed reduced the number of weapons used for strikes on Ukraine's territory. However, it is currently very difficult to pinpoint the reasons or claim that the enemy is running out of resources or facing other significant challenges. At the same time, if we analyze the number of attacks and missiles the enemy used in previous strikes on Ukraine, it is evident that these are not the same scales as in 2023 and 2024," Katkov said.
According to the expert, the Russians may indeed be facing certain issues with missile production. However, they could also be stockpiling missiles by reducing the frequency of attacks on Ukraine's territory.
"The pace of missile attacks on Ukraine is largely dictated by the time required for production. Yes, the Russia might be stockpiling missiles. For instance, today, the Russian forces used only four Kalibr cruise missiles, even though, according to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR), they are capable of producing several dozen of these missiles monthly. The Russians have been using such a small number of Kalibr missiles for a long time, likely accumulating them. It can also be assumed that the actual missile production capacity claimed by Russia is false, and they are producing significantly fewer missiles.
However, only long-term analysis of attacks, such as over six months, can provide reliable information. In the short term, it is challenging to identify the reasons for the reduced use of missiles for strikes on Ukraine. Currently, the number of missiles launched and the attacks themselves are significantly lower than in previous periods," he explained.
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