Kyiv now targets components that are difficult to replace, while Washington considers exporting Patriot systems to Ukraine
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Ukraine has shifted its long-range drone strikes against Russian energy infrastructure, now targeting components that are essential and harder to replace, according to military officials, drone operators, and specialists cited by the Financial Times. The new approach involves selecting targets based on technical analyses rather than random attacks.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to providing Ukraine with licenses for Patriot missile systems, despite earlier hesitation. In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump described the Patriot as "a very extraordinary weapon" and stressed the need for caution in licensing it to other countries. He had previously indicated willingness to grant such licenses to Ukraine.
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But now he is backing away from his promise – which in recent months has been a priority for Ukraine. – It is a very extraordinary weapon and we must be a little careful about who we license it to, Trump tells the Financial Times
reliability low1/2 sourcesTrump has previously said he is willing to give Ukraine a license for Patriot missiles.
reliability low1/2 sourcesUkraine has changed the way it uses long-range drones against Russia's energy infrastructure, focusing on components considered essential and harder to replace, reports the Financial Times, citing military officials, drone operators, and specialists.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHow Ukraine changed its tactics for attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure. Targets are selected after technical analyses.
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Ukraine has changed the way it uses long-range drones against Russia's energy infrastructure,...
omitted byCenterRight sidecovered byLeft sideHow Ukraine changed its tactics for attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure. Targets are selected after technical analyses.
omitted byCenterRight sidecovered byLeft sideBut now he is backing away from his promise – which in recent months has been a priority for Ukraine. – It is a very extraordinary...
omitted byLeft sideRight sidecovered byCenterTrump has previously said he is willing to give Ukraine a license for Patriot missiles.
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