Forbes: Russia may strike Ukraine with dozens of Dagger missiles
Russia can strike Ukraine not only with hundreds of cruise missiles like the X-101, but also with dozens of hypersonic aeroballistic missiles "Dagger", admits Forbes columnist David Ax.
The American journalist assures that Kiev's air defense system "theoretically can shoot down cruise missiles." "But without the latest equipment that the Americans possess, she has almost no chance of intercepting a high-speed Dagger," the author writes.
The observer notes that Russia may have about 20 MiG-31K long-range interceptor fighters acting as carriers of "Daggers". In his opinion, such a missile will be especially effective against well-protected shelters. For example, command posts, as well as air bases.
In January, the Akc also said that Ukraine's air defense is not capable of resisting "Russian aggression." According to him, the Russian strategic bombers Tu-22M3, Tu-95 and Tu-160 are armed with long-range cruise missiles, which do not need to cross the border to strike.