The Kremlin is concerned about the ability of Ukrainian drones and missiles to hit deep inside Russia
Russian propagandists are actively discussing the development of Ukraine's missile program and the expanding capabilities of its unmanned aerial vehicles. The Russian media space is spreading forecasts about the inevitability of strikes on critical infrastructure. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing the Telegram channel of Crimean Wind.
Russian media is increasingly speculating about the availability of long-range strike weapons in Ukraine’s defense industry. Some commentators express confidence that the emergence of ballistic missiles is only a matter of time, estimating the timeframe to be a few months.
Forecasts of large-scale attacks
Analysts in Russia are modeling scenarios in which Ukrainian strikes could lead to the collapse of urban infrastructure, particularly due to the loss of heating and electricity. Such claims are accompanied by concerns about internal instability in Russian regions.
Evolution of strike weapons
Speakers are drawing attention to the rapid evolution of Ukrainian technologies. While in early 2022 no one expected that drones would be capable of traveling thousands of kilometers, such attacks on oil refineries and remote industrial facilities have now become a reality.
The reports emphasize that skepticism regarding the reliability of Russian air defense systems is growing against the backdrop of successful Ukrainian drone raids. Despite official assurances about the security of key energy facilities, propagandists are acknowledging the unpredictability of new Ukrainian weaponry.
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