Ukraine’s ability to strike Russian territory has now surpassed Russian air defenses’ ability to defend it, according to Russia’s military bloggers.
Russia’s military is encountering significant difficulties as Ukrainian drone strikes penetrate deep into its territory, despite Moscow’s efforts to control the narrative through state media. The vulnerability of Russian air defenses has become increasingly apparent as Ukrainian forces employ swarm tactics with low-flying drones, overwhelming localized defense systems designed primarily for high-altitude threats. Videos of damaged facilities have spread across social media platforms, showcasing the effectiveness of these strikes.
In one of the most significant attacks, Ukrainian drones struck a Russian ammunition depot in Tver Oblast between Moscow and St. Petersburg, destroying stockpiles of Iskander tactical missiles, glide bombs, and artillery shells. Witnesses reported powerful explosions visible from miles away.
The Engels Air Base, crucial for Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, also came under attack, with strikes reportedly damaging fuel and ammunition storage facilities. These successful operations have highlighted the increasing sophistication of Ukraine’s drone capabilities, developed in collaboration with Western partners, particularly the United States.
Military experts note that Russia’s existing air defense systems, originally designed to counter traditional aerial threats, have proven inadequate against the new challenge of small, low-flying drones deployed in large numbers. This has prompted calls within Russia for the establishment of specialized mobile anti-drone units integrated into a centralized information network.
“The initial surge in Ukraine’s drone production, supported by the US, was ignored,” one Russian Telegram channel admitted. “Now, the rising frequency and scale of these strikes are impossible to overlook. The consequences are evident every night.”
Ukraine’s drone warfare campaign has emerged as an increasingly effective strategy, forcing Russia to divert significant resources to protect its rear areas. The psychological impact of these strikes, coupled with the tangible damage to military infrastructure, underscores the evolving dynamics of modern warfare and the pivotal role of unmanned systems.
In a recent statement by Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Podolyak, it was alluded to that if Ukraine can continue the strikes on Russia’s key oil and defense infrastructure for 6-8 months, Russia will be unable to continue it’s wars , with the possibility of collapsing as a state entity.
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