The British military commander stated that Ukraine is gearing up to increase raids deep into Russian territory after receiving long-range weapons from the West. Admiral Tony Radakin, commander of the British armed forces, mentioned on April 25 that Ukraine is going through a tough period as a result of Russia’s attack. However, he also noted that there are more favorable long-term trends for Ukraine.
According to Radakin, Ukraine has received new military aid packages from the US and Europe, enabling them to conduct successful long-range raid campaigns. The US recently resumed military aid to Ukraine after a six-month pause, during which the Ukrainian army faced ammunition and weapon shortages while Russian forces intensified their offensive.
To regain the initiative on the battlefield, Ukraine has been requesting high-tech long-range weapons from the West. They have been conducting raids on production and energy infrastructure deep within Russian territory, including oil refineries. In March, the US secretly transferred ATACMS missiles with a range of 300 km to Ukraine. President Joe Biden, however, expressed concerns about using these missiles to attack Russian territory.
Despite disagreements between Ukraine and the US over raiding Russian oil refineries, Admiral Radakin expressed confidence in Ukraine’s raid campaign capabilities. He highlighted the impact of Ukraine’s long-range strike capability on organizing deep penetration operations. The British Prime Minister pledged over 3.7 billion USD in aid to Ukraine and signed contracts with defense companies to provide weapons, including anti-aircraft missiles and cruise missiles.
Admiral Radakin remains optimistic about NATO members increasing spending and providing support to Ukraine. He acknowledged that Russia could launch more effective long-range raids on Ukraine but emphasized the importance of aid to prevent their failure. The military strategy of Ukraine will be kept confidential to maintain its effectiveness.