Russia changes tactics of mass strikes, energy not priority, British intelligence reports
Russia changes tactics of mass strikes (Photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Russia changes tactics of mass shelling of Ukraine with long-range weaponry. Apparently, the adversary has shifted its priority targets for attacks, reports the Ministry of Defense of Britain on X.
British intelligence notes that since December 29, 2023, Russia has intensified its strikes against Ukraine, utilizing a significant portion of air-based missile reserves that were accumulated in recent months.
"The recent strikes likely primarily directed at Ukraine's defenсe industry. It contrasts with its major attacks last winter which prioritized striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure," the summary states.
Intelligence underscores that the Russian shelling of energy facilities earlier in December indicated Russia's intention to reinstate energy-related terror. However, the recent attacks indicate a change in Moscow's tactics.
"These new operations suggest at least a temporary shift of approach in Russia's use of long-range strikes. Russian planners almost certainly recognize the growing importance of relative defense industrial capacity as they prepare for a long war," the intelligence adds.
The latest enemy attacks
On December 29, Russians launched 158 missiles of various types and assault drones at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 27 Shaheds and 87 cruise missiles X-101/X-555/X-55. The impacts were recorded in Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Lviv, and Dnipro regions.
Yesterday, occupiers repeated a massive shelling. Initially, Russians released 35 kamikaze drones, all of which were intercepted. Following that, 99 missiles of various types, including aeroballistic Kinzhals, were launched across Ukraine.
Commander-on-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, reported that yesterday, air defense forces shot down 72 missiles, including all 10 Kinzhals.
