After receiving long-range weapons from the West, Ukraine is gearing up to increase raids deep into Russian territory. According to Admiral Tony Radakin, commander of the British armed forces, Ukraine has been conducting successful long-range raid campaigns thanks to the military aid packages they have received from the US and Europe. The US recently resumed military aid to Ukraine after a six-month pause, during which the Ukrainian army faced ammunition and weapon shortages while Russian forces intensified their offensive.
To regain the initiative on the battlefield, Ukraine has been requesting high-tech long-range weapons from the West. They have been conducting raids on production and energy infrastructure deep within Russian territory, including oil refineries. In March, the US secretly transferred ATACMS missiles with a range of 300 km to Ukraine. President Joe Biden expressed concerns about using these missiles to attack Russian territory, but Admiral Radakin remains optimistic about NATO members increasing spending and providing support to Ukraine.
Despite disagreements between Ukraine and the US over raiding Russian oil refineries, Admiral Radakin expressed confidence in Ukraine’s raid campaign capabilities. He highlighted the impact of Ukraine’s long-range strike capability on organizing deep penetration operations. The British Prime Minister pledged over 3.7 billion USD in aid to Ukraine and signed contracts with defense companies to provide weapons, including anti-aircraft missiles and cruise missiles.
The military strategy of Ukraine will be kept confidential to maintain its effectiveness as they gear up for increased raids deep into Russian territory after receiving long-range weapons from the West.
