Strikes on ground targets deep inside Russia respond to the limited activity of the Russian navy
The Ukrainian Navy has adapted the Neptune missile system to target facilities within the Russian military-industrial complex. Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk confirmed the expansion of strike geography using domestic weaponry. This was reported by Ukrinform citing Dmytro Pletenchuk, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
According to Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk, shifting focus toward ground-based targets became a logical necessity as Russian vessels have effectively ceased operations at sea. Given the need for effective instruments to carry out military objectives, the decision was made to utilize current missile capabilities to exert pressure on the Russian military-industrial infrastructure scattered across vast territories.
Missile operational effectiveness
The official highlighted the successful synergy between the defense industry, which produces these weapons, and the military, which has mastered their deployment. Operations began with test strikes on targets in temporarily occupied Crimea, which proved successful, leading to a significant expansion of the operational range thereafter.
Operations deep in the rear
Attacking facilities in the deep Russian rear demonstrates the advanced capabilities of domestic weaponry and its potential for further development. Pletenchuk noted that while strikes on airfields do not entirely eliminate the aviation threat, they significantly complicate the adversary’s logistics and demand substantial additional resources from the enemy.
Photo: Ukrinform
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