British intelligence: Russia has changed its approach to planning long-range missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine
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Russia is changing its strategy to attack Ukraine's defense industry with long-range missiles, the UK Ministry of Defense reports.
Recent Russian strikes on the territory of Ukraine indicate a change in the approach of the Russian command to conducting long-range strikes. The aggressor country has focused on defense capabilities. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom. Britain, UNN reports.
Since December 29, 2023, Russia has increased the intensity of its long-range strike operations against Ukraine. Its forces have deployed a significant portion of the stockpile of air-launched cruise and ballistic missiles they have accumulated in recent months,
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It is noted that these strikes were probably primarily aimed at the defense industry of Ukraine. industry in Ukraine. This contrasts with the major attacks last winter, during which the main focus was on strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure of Ukraine. The ministry also reminded that Russia seemed to be ready to resume this campaign was ready to resume this campaign by striking energy facilities in early December. facilities in early December 2023.
These new operations suggest at least a temporary change in Russia's approach to long-range strikes. Russian planners certainly recognize the growing importance of defense industrial capabilities as they prepare for a prolonged war,
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