The American edition called rockets and artillery the main advantage of Russia over Ukraine
Russia can ensure a rapid advance deep into Ukraine, turning its skies into a no-fly zone. Foreign Policy author Jack Detch is convinced of this. He believes that Russian missiles will shoot down Ukrainian aircraft and attack military installations on the ground. According to the observer, Russia allegedly sent Iskander missiles to the border with Ukraine, which were used in Syria.
According to sources in the American press, the Iskanders are being transferred to the front line, covered with a tarpaulin. Weapons specialists allegedly managed to discern the contours of the Iskander missiles under the tarpaulin. The United States considers these missiles one of the most effective Russian weapons. Also, Americans are impressed with the accuracy of Russian missiles due to their connection to the latest radar systems.
The American publication also refers to the data of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which allegedly reports the transfer of 36 Iskander missiles to the country's borders. The Ukrainian military fears that some of these missiles could hit Kiev. The country's air defense system will not be able to cope with this threat, many independent experts say.
Detch also emphasizes the particular danger of using the Iskanders in combination with other weapons, including the Hurricane, as well as heavy flamethrowers. The complex use of various weapons and missile systems would simply disorganize the Ukrainian defense system.
The United States, writes Detch, has "relaxed" greatly since the 1990s, mistaking the collapse of the Soviet Union for the final defeat of Russia, the restoration of power of which could no longer follow in the future. However, the 2000s showed that Washington was wrong. After Vladimir Putin came to power, Russia began to rapidly restore its military power. The country had new weapons, old systems were being upgraded. Ultimately, American military experts were forced to admit that the Russian artillery arsenal was superior to the American one. As retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, who once led US forces in Europe, pointed out, artillery is Russia's longtime asset. Thanks to long-range fire systems, Russia can shell the territory of Ukraine without even crossing the border, as well as operate from ships stationed in the Sea of Azov, the general said.
Also, the American edition did not forget about another threat to the United States, this time in the Middle East. Iran, according to US experts, is also developing offensive missile weapons to threaten US bases and allied facilities in the Arabian Peninsula and Israel.
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