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Missile War: Ukraine Fights Back With New Long-Range Weapons
11 Feb
Summary
- Russia increases use of faster ballistic missiles to overwhelm defenses.
- Ukraine deploys new indigenous missiles with ranges up to 3,000 km.
- Western allies hesitate to supply advanced long-range missiles to Ukraine.
Russia's missile tactics in the ongoing war have evolved, with an increased reliance on faster ballistic missiles in recent months, complementing drone and decoy swarms. These attacks aim to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses and disrupt essential services, including power and water supplies.
Ukraine has responded by enhancing its air defense capabilities and developing its own long-range missiles, such as the Neptun, Palianytsia, and Flamingo. The Flamingo missile boasts a range of 3,000 km, enabling strikes deep within Russia without requiring foreign consent.
Despite Ukraine's innovations and improved interception rates for certain Russian missiles, its allies have been hesitant to supply advanced long-range systems like Tomahawks or Taurus. The limited availability and high cost of such weapons, like the US-made ATACMS, present ongoing challenges for Ukraine's defense efforts.
