According to Oleg Ivashchenko, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Russia currently has enough resources to continue military operations.
He argued that Western sanctions could limit Moscow’s capabilities, but only if they were enforced effectively. Ivashchenko said electronic components, machine tools and specialized chemicals are still reaching Russia. He also warned that the coming winter could be difficult for Ukrainians.
Ivashchenko added that Russian forces have sharply increased their use of jet-powered drones, with daily numbers potentially ranging from 120 to 500. He said the Russian military is relying on large-scale combined strikes involving ballistic and cruise missiles, loitering munitions and various types of drones.
He also pointed to the appearance of new types of munitions that fall somewhere between a jet-powered drone and a cruise missile. According to Ivashchenko, these systems can reach speeds of 500–600 kilometers per hour and, in some cases, up to 700 kilometers per hour.
He said the new weapons also incorporate elements of artificial intelligence and machine vision.