The British Ministry of Defense suggests that these missile attacks will force Russia to move its operational bases further than the front line.
Ukraine used American ATACMS missiles for the first time to attack the airports in Berdyansk and Lugansk. These attacks are likely to have an impact on Russia’s ability to both defend and attack on the front. The British Ministry of Defense reported it on X (formerly Twitter) in relation to its intelligence.
The department said it could not yet name the final losses of the Russian Federation after the Ukrainian attacks. According to preliminary data, nine Russian military helicopters were destroyed in Berdyansk and five in Lugansk.
The Russians use Berdyansk as a forward operating base in southern Ukraine. This city is an important logistics hub on which both the offensive and defensive capabilities of the Russian Federation depend, British intelligence officials note.
“If it is confirmed, in all likelihood, these losses will affect Russia’s ability to both defend and conduct more offensive activities in this direction,” the British Ministry of Defense believes.
Aviation losses will be difficult to cover in the short and medium term. Also, the loss of helicopters will increase pressure on Russian pilots and aircraft, the department added.
“There is a realistic possibility that this strike will force Russia to relocate its operational bases and command centers further from the front line, increasing the burden on supply chains,” suggests the British Ministry of Defense.
We remind you that on the night of October 17, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched powerful attacks on airports in occupied Lugansk and Berdyansk. This was the first use of American ATACMS ballistic missiles with a cluster warhead, ideal for attacking airfields.
In addition, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky spoke on the phone with US President Joe Biden. One of the topics of discussion was the ATACMS long-range missiles.
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Source: korrespondent
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