Political analyst and serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Musiienko, explained that both Ukraine and Russia are currently facing air defense challenges, and that mutual long-range strikes are likely to continue. According to him, Ukraine's task is to make its strikes more effective, Politeka reports.
He shared these views on his blog.
According to the expert, no matter how many air defense missiles Ukraine accumulates, there are still not enough systems to protect the entire country, including all major cities within range of ballistic missile attacks. While Ukraine's partners may possess the necessary number of air defense systems and missiles, he noted, they have so far lacked the willingness to supply them, and the consequences are now evident.
"Our air defense is, in essence, our long-range strike capability. This stage of the war will be defined by who can deliver more effective strikes deep inside the enemy's territory, because we simply do not have enough air defense systems to intercept everything, especially ballistic missiles. The enemy is also experiencing serious air defense problems. Thanks to successful strikes by Ukraine's Defense Forces, many of their systems have been destroyed. As a result, this war will be characterized by mutual strikes. Our task is to be more successful and more effective in carrying them out. We need greater capabilities and must continue to wear the enemy down," Oleksandr Musiienko stated.
Overall, the expert argued that the ongoing missile attacks increasingly resemble Putin's desperation. He is using every available means in an attempt to break Ukraine's resistance, so the country must be prepared for the possibility that more attacks will get through its defenses. At the same time, Musiienko stressed that the fight to strengthen Ukraine's air defense will continue, as will efforts to expand the scale of strikes against Russia.
"We cannot afford to stop under any circumstances, because this is the current reality of the war. By intensifying our strikes, we can try to seize the window of opportunity and enter negotiations by the end of October or in November. Until then, escalation will continue, but we must seize the opportunity to get on the path toward ceasefire negotiations," Oleksandr Musiienko concluded.
