A threat every 10-14 days: the enemy has adapted the tactics of mass attacks – what risks does this pose?

During the recent massive Russian attacks, the Kinzhal hypersonic missiles were not used, which raised many questions among experts. Military analyst Oleg Zhdanov emphasizes that the reasons for this may be much more serious than a simple change in military tactics.

According to him, the main problem lies in the technical condition of the MiG-31K aircraft, which are carriers of the Kinzhals. There is a possibility that their operation has reached a critical limit. The expert notes that the engines of these aircraft are extremely difficult to repair; usually they require complete replacement. Massive wear and tear on the aircraft can complicate the restoration of their combat capability, and this may be the reason for Russia’s temporary refusal to use these weapons.

According to Zhdanov, if the carriers of the Kinzhals fail, the use of these missiles will become impossible, even if the missiles themselves are still stored in warehouses. In such conditions, the Russian army may be forced to switch to other types of weapons, for example, to the Iskander-M ballistic missile systems, which are able to compensate for the loss of the aviation component thanks to their ground systems.

In addition to the technical aspects, the expert also points to a possible change in the approach to conducting attacks. Russia may be trying to return to the tactics it used during the winter energy terror, with regular massive strikes with an interval of about 10–14 days.

This method allows you to accumulate military resources for more concentrated strikes, but there is uncertainty whether the enemy will be able to maintain this pace in the long term.