2023-09-25 18:42:00
In an interview with the German “Tagesschau”, military economist Marcus Keupp from ETH Zurich explains that the current attacks on Crimea extremely devastating for Russia be. At the moment, the Russians are barely able to cope with the attacks logistically and have little to counter them.
A Missile attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet on the Crimean peninsula, which was annexed in violation of international law last week, according to Ukrainian information 34 people died – Fleet chief and commander Viktor Sokolov is said to be among the dead.
These attacks are very heavy blows from Ukraine, Keupp continued. First, they would show that Russian air defenses appear to be unable to counter Western cruise missiles, Although state-of-the-art radar systems and air defense systems such as the advanced “S-400 Triumph” anti-aircraft system are stationed in Crimea.
Secondly, Ukraine has not only a strategic military target attacked, but also an extremely symbolic one. They targeted the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which is considered the most important military building in the entire Crimea. “The images we receive make it clear that whoever lived in there is probably no longer alive. This is a complete disaster for Russia» says the military economist.
Through such attacks, Ukraine might make it clear to Russia “that its military position is untenable.” It is particularly important to attack Crimea, as all air strikes on Ukraine are launched from there. Keupp emphasizes: “If this development in Crimea continues, the war will take a decisive turn, by spring at the latest.” (job)
The headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was hit in a missile attack on Friday.
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