Strike on warehouses in Tver region will impact long-range weapon usage approval — military expert

He shared his opinions with Espreso TV.

"The attack on the warehouse will play a role in reassuring our (Ukraine's - ed.) partners. It was a long-range strike, about 600 kilometers, using what isn’t even the most advanced weaponry — drones. Still, the strike destroyed a significant amount of ammunition, particularly the kind that has posed the greatest threat to us. According to analysts, these long-range strikes tend to be more effective, and the enemy (Russia - ed.) has less success intercepting them compared to short-range attacks," Ryzhenko said.

The captain emphasized that such actions demonstrate Ukraine’s ability to significantly disrupt Russia’s capabilities.

"This is a prime example to show our partners how we’re weakening Russia, stripping them of their combat power, even with less advanced weapons. If we get approval to use more sophisticated systems, like cruise missiles, it’ll put Russia in an impossible position. They won’t be able to sustain military operations. And they know it. These results help build the case for us to receive that permission," he added.

• On September 16, the U.S. State Department commented that no decision had yet been made to lift the restrictions on using long-range Western weapons on Russian territory.
• In the early hours of September 18, a drone attack caused a fire and explosions in an ammunition warehouse in Toropets, Tver region, prompting a partial evacuation of local residents.
• Military expert Ivan Kyrychevskyi noted that the scale of these explosions was unprecedented in modern military history.