Experts emphasize that Russia's large-scale combined strikes on Ukrainian territory indicate preparations for a summer offensive and are aimed at weakening the Ukrainian air defense system. German political scientist Andreas Geinemann-Grueder believes this may be part of Moscow's plans for a 'decisive battle'.
The goal of Moscow is to weaken the Ukrainian air defense system so much that losses cannot be compensated by Western assistance. This is a signal that Russia is preparing for a 'decisive battle'.
Austrian military analyst Markus Reisner noted that by carrying out combined strikes, Russia has two strategic goals - the destruction of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex and influencing the civilian population to pressure the government.
- Russia would not be able to carry out such attacks without the help of other countries, particularly China and North Korea.
- Experts from Deutsche Welle urge for greater support for Ukraine in the supply of special weapon systems, such as Patriot anti-aircraft systems.
Weapons for Ukraine - not a frightening threat
Geinemann-Grueder emphasized that the West should not be afraid of providing weapons to Ukraine out of fear that they may fall into the hands of Russians. It was previously reported that Russia recorded a record number of attacks on Ukraine using drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared details of a massive attack by Russia on Ukrainian cities, which became the largest in terms of the number of aerial targets in a day. According to Zelensky, most enemy targets were destroyed.
Experts estimate that Russia is preparing for active actions at the level of air defense in Ukraine, which may be preliminary to a 'decisive battle'. The West is calling for support for Ukraine in supplying modern weapons to protect its borders.