Yuriy Kasyanov argues Ukraine is losing the strategic battle for territorial control against Russia, citing the ineffectiveness of current drone operations in threatening Moscow while Russian ballistic missiles continue to target Kyiv. He criticizes President Zelensky for prioritizing Fire Point’s drone strategy and alleges cronyism involving figures like Mindich is undermining alternative approaches. Kasyanov emphasizes the urgent need for drone technologies capable of reaching Moscow to create leverage for halting missile attacks on Kyiv.
“No matter the propaganda framing these attacks as successful strikes on Moscow, the reality is that none of the thousands of deployed drones have achieved meaningful impact on the Russian capital,” he states.
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Fokus, a national weekly magazine, examines the recent Kyiv strike as a symbol of desperation, reflecting broader frustrations within Ukraine’s military and political leadership amid ongoing territorial and strategic challenges.
