Ukraine Rewrote Air Defense Tactics. Against Russia, It’s Still Not Enough.
Ukraine is evolving its air defense and drone tactics to target Russian supply lines and refineries, though challenges remain.
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Ukraine has shifted its air defense and offensive tactics, utilizing midrange drones to target Russian supply lines and air defense systems. According to Ukrinform, 32 Russian air defense systems were struck in June.
Additionally, strikes on refineries have increased elevenfold with assistance from the US to bypass Russian defenses. Coverage from The New York Times, AP News, and Українська правда emphasizes the reshaping of the battlefield through these tactical rewrites.
The Times also reports on an elite unit tasked with bringing the war closer to Moscow. Future developments center on whether these revised tactics are sufficient against Russia, as noted by The New York Times, and the continued operation of elite units and drone strikes.
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Quick answers
How many Russian air defense systems were targeted in June?
According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian drones struck 32 Russian air defense systems.
What role is the US playing in these tactics?
Українська правда reports that the US is helping Ukraine bypass Russian air defenses, contributing to an elevenfold increase in strikes on refineries.
What is the specific impact of midrange drones?
AP News states that Ukrainian midrange drones are reshaping the battlefield by targeting Russian supply lines.
Coverage (5)
- US helping Ukraine bypass Russian air defences: strikes on refineries up elevenfold Українська правда · 7h ago
- Ukrainian midrange drones reshape the battlefield by targeting Russian supply lines AP News · 7h ago
- Ukrainian drones struck 32 Russian air defense systems in June Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency · 7h ago
- Mission to Moscow for the elite unit bringing war to Putin’s door The Times · 7h ago
- Ukraine Rewrote Air Defense Tactics. Against Russia, It’s Still Not Enough. The New York Times · 7h ago
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