Military Expert: Russian "Iskanders" Will Follow In The Footsteps Of The Air Force

Ukraine is hunting down launchers.

The only way to protect Ukraine from shelling is to destroy Russian launchers and drone launch sites right on Russian territory. This was stated on the FREEDOM Ukrainian military expert Sergey Grabsky.

- Any defense is viewed as a passive action. The first principle of air defense (AD) is the strike-and-offensive principle. If we’re talking about this, then we need to strengthen precisely the strike-and-offensive component of Ukraine’s air defense. The number of Iskander launchers in Russia, according to various estimates, ranges from 146 to 164 units,” the speaker noted.

According to him, accelerating the rate at which enemy equipment is destroyed can resolve the problem of ballistic attacks within a short timeframe.

“Russia uses an average of 40 launchers per month. If we bring the rate at which we destroy them up to that same figure, this task will be accomplished within a relatively short period—up to six months. The enemy will be forced to move these systems deeper into its own territory, which will significantly reduce their range. The hunt for these systems will result in Russia losing its ability to launch strikes, just as has already happened with its air force, which has not appeared in the airspace under our control since April 2022,” Grabsky emphasized.

He also highlighted the economic feasibility of shifting efforts toward destroying the launchers themselves.

“A single ballistic missile costs $1.5 million. To destroy it, you need at least two anti-ballistic missiles, each costing at least $4 million. A significantly cheaper option is to use our own ballistic capabilities and those of our partners,” the military expert noted.

Separately, Grabsky emphasized the critical importance of neutralizing the threat posed by drones directly at their bases.

“The overwhelming majority of aerial targets attacking Ukraine are drones. Combating stationary areas where this type of weapon is deployed is critically important for us, as confirmed by the strikes on Yeysk, Donetsk, and other locations. The principle of striking and advancing is decisive, and we must develop it using all available—and sometimes even unavailable—methods and means,” the spokesperson concluded.

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