UK intelligence suggests new Russian strikes on critical facilities in Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defense reports.

It has been suggested that the pause of strikes on Kyiv for more than 40 days indicates problems of command and planning. Sanctions may have limited Russia's ability to access key components for both aircraft and missiles. It may also have been hampered by the improved performance of Ukraine's air defense system.

“Russia will almost certainly continue strikes against critical locationsas aircraft, crews and weapon stocks allow, attempting to maintain pressure on the Ukrainian government and population via its stand-off strike capability,” the statement says.

In their view, this is a manifestation of a prolonged campaign in which tactical aviation, such as fighters and helicopters, continues to have a limited impact on the overall conflict.

• On the night of March 21, Russia launched a massive air attack on Ukraine. The missiles were fired in the direction of the western regions, and most of them turned toward Kyiv. Air defense was operating in the capital and the region.