As Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Unfolds, Will Russia Unleash a Powerful Air-Attack?

Video Above: Russia Attacks Ukraine – Infantry Commander Analyzes Russian Tactics & Weapons

By Kris Osborn – President & Editor-In-Chief, Warrior Maven

The Russian assault on Ukraine seems to be aligning with what could be described as somewhat of a modern “formula” or “paradigm” for warfare unfolding is a specific series of sequential steps intended to fortify, advance and build upon one another. 

Russian Air Attack

Thus far, reports on the attack seem to indicate what could be described as somewhat of a surprising difference, because there has been no mention of Russian air attacks or fighter jets. This of course does not mean they are not being used or will not emerge, yet air-strikes intended to knock out air defenses to open a “corridor” for follow on air attacks are thought of as a fairly standard warfare approach as ground forces prepare to attack.

So far, available information seems to suggest that most Russian weapons are likely being fired from the ground, although the Pentagon is reporting some attacks have come from the air. Initial reports say Russian missiles have struck Ukrainian military targets, airports, force positions, military infrastructure, transportation facilities, moves often seen as a first step to cripple an enemy’s ability to maneuver, communicate or supply its defensive forces. 

Larger ground vehicle, infantry and armored unit assaults would typically be used as a follow on to long-range missile and rocket strikes intended to knock out or “soften” defensive positions from stand-off ranges. 

A Pentagon report on the Russian attacks did identify some of the key Ukrainian targets hit by cruise missile strikes.