The Russian army’s use of anti-ship cruise missiles in strikes against Ukraine could indicate a lack of other types of precision-guided munitions, military analysts said.
Russia has begun using anti-ship cruise missiles to attack ground targets in Ukraine Onyx. This may indicate a lack of other types of long-range precision-guided munitions, said Michael Kofman, senior scientist at the U.S. Naval Analysis Center.
“I increasingly interpret this as a signal that they have some other type of long-range missiles. This is an expensive system that will be used in the secondary role,” the expert wrote on Twitter.
I prefer to interpret them as a sign that they are low on other types of long range PGMs. This is an expensive system to use in a secondary role like this. https://t.co/X31U0eOhVL
– Michael Kofman (@KofmanMichael) May 3, 2022
A similar opinion was expressed at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
The Russian Ministry of Defense has published a video of the firing of anti-ship cruise missiles Onyx for ground targets. Their use may indicate a lack of other types of long-range precision-guided munitions in the Russian Federation, ”the ISW post emphasizes.
Southern Axis Update:
Ang #Russian The Defense Ministry released a video of Onyx anti-ship cruise missiles fired at ground targets. This paper on ground attacks may suggest Russia’s shortages of other types of long-range precision-guided munitions.https: //t.co/MIKDf2mo08 pic.twitter.com/mBHsrB8sAq
– ISW (@TheStudyofWar) May 3, 2022
Recall that on April 30, Russian troops attacked Odessa using a missile system. Bastion. A total of three missiles were fired Onyxto hit the runway of the airport.
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