War in Ukraine. Breakthrough in the battle for Crimea? “The first such case”

Ukraine attacks CrimeaA major base for the Russians. According to “New York times“Although the sky over the Black Sea had been filled with traces of Russian missiles for a long time, the situation was about to change.

Shooting is being carried out from both sides. In addition, Ukraine – armed with precision American made missiles – for the first time You will be able to reach “every corner of Crimea”.

In this direction, Kyiv’s missiles are increasingly flying.

“that it New strategic pushAs Kyiv seeks to raise the costs of Russian occupation forces, which have long used the peninsula as a launching pad base of operations“- We read.

The Ukrainian campaign was also evaluated. Atacmes – Although it is unlikely to have a major impact on the situation. Front Line – Aims to coerce The Kremlin To make difficult decisions. It is especially about Air defense deployment locations For protection Vital military infrastructure.

Last week on NATO Summit in Washington President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky He said Crimean campaign It will have limited effects if Moscow can redeploy its bombers to air bases deep inside Russia. The Ukrainian leader has pressed the administration Joe BidenLifting restrictions on the use of US weapons to strike targets on Russian territory.

Since the ATACMS system appeared in the Ukrainian arsenal this spring, the Ukrainian military has reported that it has destroyed or at least damaged 15 Russian air defense systems Long term. Business in the last three months Satellite images It confirmed the damage to Russian radar installations, electronic warfare equipment, logistics routes and airports.

You can certainly say that. Ukrainians have made impressive progress over the past few months.“- He said Justin BronkSenior Research Fellow in the field airline And technology in Royal Institute of Common Services in Londonwho examined the images in question.

It was also emphasized that “attacks on the peninsula that Western weaponsit causes Russia’s angerThe aim was to prompt the Kremlin to issue a warning. United State About the “consequences” they will suffer for supplying Kiev with advanced weapons.

The NYT also pointed out two US military officials And a big one Western intelligence officialas recently presented – in part in connection with these warnings. High alert In a little while US bases in Europe. “The bases, including the US Army garrison at… Stuttgart In Germany, where the US European Command is headquartered, they were apparently concerned about this possibility. Russian sabotage” – He confirmed.