“The Navy Navy Commander Alexei Zhpapa says that Ukraine is preparing for another attack on the Crimean bridge. Such a comment was made for the Guardian. UA.News appealed to military experts to evaluate the likelihood of complete destruction of the bridge through the Kerch Strait. The rocket weapons expert Alexander Kochetkov believes that every attempt to defeat the Crimean bridge will be more difficult than the previous one.”, – WRITE ON: ua.news
The Navy Navy Commander Alexei Zhpapa says that Ukraine is preparing for another attack on the Crimean bridge. Such a comment was made for the Guardian.
UA.News appealed to military experts to evaluate the likelihood of complete destruction of the bridge through the Kerch Strait.
Rocket weapons expert Alexander Kochetkov It believes that every attempt to defeat the Crimean bridge will be more difficult than the previous one. After all, the enemy is already trained in past experience and is preparing to counter.
“I can agree that God loves the Trinity, as the Commander of the Navy said. But it should be borne in mind that every subsequent attempt to hit the Crimean bridge will be more difficult than the previous one, because the enemy is preparing for counteraction. The first attempt was very successful, it was a diversion that the Russians were not ready at all. And she worked: for several months the bridge was decommissioned. The following were attacks: rockets, drones and more. There were damage, but they were not large. It is difficult to destroy or severely damage the Crimean bridge. A comprehensive massive attack is required: at least 20 non -trapped boats, at least 100 UAVs that overstrain the air defense. And still need at least 10 missiles like Storm Shadow And necessarily ATCMS. A combination of winged and ballistic missiles is needed … Therefore, there are potential opportunities. But the problem is not in the technical, but in the political plane. I do not think that Americans will agree with such an attack and give it permission because it will destroy their peacekeeping efforts. So we have opportunities. But the political will of our partners is not, and this is a key problem, ”the expert is sure.
But the military expert, the SBU Colonel retired Oleg Starikov He considers otherwise. He agrees that there is a physical ability to destroy the Crimean bridge. But does not understand what the purpose of such an attack.
“In order to do something, the military needs a specific goal. What is the purpose of the impact on the Crimean bridge? It is unclear. Is it possible to destroy it? Perhaps. Everything can be destroyed. There is appropriate weapons. Can give a volley from the same HIMARS Up to 100 units, you can run a swarm of drones, but what is the goal? 90% The air defense system will collect. That is, in order for at least one rocket to hit the target, 10 missiles are required. And this one rocket will break the hole and all. That is, to get 10 rockets, 100 missiles are needed, and it is necessary to beat very well. The same with drones and backs. This operation will be very expensive, but will not lead to results. But it will definitely complicate the relations with the United States. You can spend a billion on this attack, but we will not achieve the military goal. And most importantly – on the Crimean bridge no military cargoes have long been allowed! There are only civilian and humanitarian cargoes … Perhaps it is better to let all these things into the Kursk region? In order to provide a fire shaft to stop the enemy, stop our retreat … When conducting hostilities, it is necessary to take into account not only political expediency, but also military necessity! Otherwise, the consequences will be catastrophic, ” – said Oleg Starikov.
Earlier, the storm damaged the protective structures of the invaders around the Crimean bridge.
