Russia’s increased missile attacks on Ukraine are designed to deplete Kiev’s air defense supplies and finally gaining heavenly dominion over the land. This was stated by a senior Pentagon official quoted by Reuters.
Russia hit cities in Ukraine with missiles last week, in one of the worst attacks since Moscow began its invasion nearly nine months ago.
Ukraine says the strikes have damaged nearly half of the country’s energy system.
Colin Kahl, the Pentagon’s top political adviser, has warned that Moscow hopes to weaken Ukraine’s air defenses, which have so far prevented the Russian military from establishing dominance in the skies above Ukraine.
We know what the Russian theory of victory is and we are determined to ensure that it doesn’t work, making sure the Ukrainians get what they need to keep their air defenses going, he added.
One of the things that has probably surprised the Russians the most is how resilient Ukraine’s air defenses have been since the beginning of this conflict. This is largely due to the ingenuity and intelligence of the Ukrainians themselves to maintain their vital air defense systems. But it’s also because the United States and other allies and partners have provided tremendous support, Kahl added.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24th Western military experts expected the Russian military to immediately attempt to destroy Ukraine’s air force and air defenses. It is an essential element of modern military strategy, enabling better support for advancing ground forces.
