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A Missing Ingredient in Ukraine’s Barrages on Russia: Ballistic Missiles
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainians have widely shared footage of a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, signaling Ukraine's ability to strike back at the Russian capital amid ongoing conflict.
- Despite the success of drone attacks, Ukraine currently lacks ballistic missiles, which have been central to Russia’s devastating air assaults due to their large payloads and speed.
- Russian ballistic missile strikes have overwhelmed Ukraine’s defenses and severely damaged critical infrastructure, especially during harsh winter conditions.
- Ukraine is actively working to develop its own ballistic missile capabilities, viewing them as crucial for increasing military pressure on Russia and potentially pushing Moscow toward negotiations.
- Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov emphasized that the introduction of Ukrainian ballistic missiles will significantly alter the dynamics of the war.
