Russia intensifies drone attacks on Ukrainian defense

Russia intensifies drone attacks on Ukrainian defense

in Ukraine, the situation increases dramatically, while Russia continuously performs long-distance drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. President Wolodymyr Selenskyj warned that Moscow started about ten times as many drones as last autumn.

new tactics of the Russian armed forces

In addition to the drastic increase in attacks, Russia has started to fire deception drones without explosive heads in order to overload the air defense of Ukraine. These deception drones carry a "3D printed ball, wrapped in the" "Shahed 136 drone", explained Yuriy Ermat, a spokesman for Ukrainian air defense.

confusion in air defense

These inexpensive drones confuse the Ukraine air defense, which may intercept deception drones instead of those that are equipped with a fatal explosive head. According to the Ermat, deception drones now make up to 50 percent of all Russian drones fired against Ukraine.

increasing pressure on the front

The Russian army tirelessly bombed Ukraine throughout the conflict. However, these new strategies could indicate an adaptation of the tactics of Moscow, since the United States could possibly withdraw their support under the re -elected President Donald Trump. The pressure on the Ukraine is growing, in particular on the Eastern fronts warns that his troops have "one of the strongest Russian offensive" since the beginning of the war.

night after night in alarm state

From night to night, the residents of Kiev and all over the country are kept awake by the roar of drones and the sound of explosions. In September, the air -raid shelters in Kiev sounded for about 50 hours, 80 hours in October and more than 30 hours in the first week of November.

personal experiences in the face of the danger

In the capital, there has been only one night without a drone attack since September 1st. "Your goal is to break us morally," said Vadym Naustinov, a 32-year-old advertising texter from Kiev, in an interview with CNN. He developed a "system" to deal with the constant air strikes.

protective measures and hope

"When I heard drones or realize that the explosions would get closer, I quickly run to the subway," he said, which was used as an air-raid shelter throughout the war. "When I realize that the explosions are nearby and is a Shahed drone near my house, I no longer have time to get to the subway, so I hide in the hallway or in the bathroom. I just hide, wait and hope that I survive."

consequences of the attacks

After a night attack on Kiev, at least two people were injured by debris from shot down Russian drones and several buildings were damaged, reported Serhiy Popko, head of the city's military administration. "It was a massive attack," said Popko, with attacks that came "in waves, from different directions" and in "different heights".

increased pressure on Ukraine

Selenskyj said on Monday that Russia increased the attacks with Iranian Shahed drones by ten times. "This terror increases every month," he said at the beginning of the week. In view of the intensifying situation, Ukraine is preparing for possible withdrawals from supporters such as the USA, in particular on the assumption that Trump's campaign promise could have an impact on the support for Kiev.

political turn and their meaning

In a debate in September, Trump refused to confirm his commitment to Ukraine. "I remember our great meeting with President Trump in September when we discussed the strategic partnership between Ukraine and the USA and the way to end Russian aggression," said Selenskyj.

the offensive and its effects

This week also marked the third month from Ukrain's advances to the Russian region of Kursk, a brave and unexpected assault, which was primarily aimed at deducting Russian troops from the loaded eastern front. "This is our contribution to seeing the world: Ukraine can change the course of this war," said Selenskyj, and emphasized that true peace is only achieved by the brave.

The role of North Korea

In order to counter the Ukrainian offensive, President Putin has strengthened his military strength with North Korean troops, which is another sign for Moscow Alliance with Pyongyang. An estimated 10,000 North Korean soldiers are located in the Kursk region and are to be sent to Ukraine in the coming days, warn US authorities.