« The deterrent potential of the Kremlin has dropped considerably » – DiePresse.com
The Ukrainian defense expert Fedir Wenislawskij talks about the consequences of the « spider web » attack on Russian bombers. He warns of the Russians in drone technology and demands more weapons from the West.
After the sensational « spider web » attack by the Ukrainian secret service SBU against Russian military airports, the number of damaged aircraft may be lower than originally announced. The SBU claims to have hit more than 40 bombers and reconnaissance planes. Independent analysts, on the other hand, speak of around 20 (partially) destroyed aircraft. Nevertheless, Kiev illustrated how unprotected Russia’s strategic fleet is deep inside the country. An explosive attack occurred on the Crimea bridge on Tuesday. As with the latest attacks, the Russian side played down the damage. « There was an explosion, » Kremlin spokesman Dmitrij Peskow was quoted. « Nothing was damaged. » The traffic was resumed.
Ukrainian politicians such as the parliamentary deputy for Wenislawskij, on the other hand, speak of a significant weakening of the Russian military potential, which also benefits the West.
The press: “Spider Network” was an incredible operation from a military point of view that James Bond could not have done better. What did Ukraine achieve with it?
Fedir Wenislawskij: Strategically important aircraft of TU-95, TU-22 and TU-160 were hit. The Russian Federation is more able to produce it. Their production was discontinued in the 1990s. These are unique planes that are able to cover 10,000 kilometers. With them, Russia was able to attack the Ukraine area from distant areas. They were unreachable for our air defense systems and fighter planes. Well, we not all destroyed, but according to estimates, 30 to 40 percent of the entire Russian strategic air fleet were destroyed. The ability of Russia are significantly limited.
