Ukraine Can Sustain Drone Attacks on Russia for Weeks, Expert Says
Ukraine has enough resources to maintain current drone strikes on Russia for weeks, with future intensity tied to Western military support, expert says.
Ukraine’s current stockpiles are sufficient to sustain the present level of drone strikes on Russian territory for several more weeks, according to military analyst and retired colonel Anatoly Matviychuk.
Speaking to Lenta.ru, Matviychuk pointed out that the pattern of such attacks has fluctuated before, with quieter periods giving way to renewed surges. He linked these shifts to incoming deliveries of military equipment from Western countries. In particular, he noted supplies of drones from the United Kingdom and France, as well as air defense systems provided by Norway.
In his assessment, the future pace of Ukrainian UAV operations will depend directly on continued Western support. If supplies diminish, the intensity of strikes is likely to decline; if they continue, Russia will be forced to target Ukrainian reserves.
Matviychuk estimated that, under current conditions, Ukraine’s existing resources could sustain operations for several more weeks.
Earlier, on the night of March 18, Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted 85 aircraft-type Ukrainian drones.