Unless the attack was simply motivated by the kudos of demonstrating an ability to strike at the heart of Russian power, it makes no military sense on Kyiv’s part.
Finland joins Nato in a major blow to Putin which doubles the length of the alliance’s border with Russia.
The physical infrastructure supports living, working, and training which ultimately impacts operational effectiveness.
When Ukraine successfully deployed uncrewed vessels for a major attack on the Russian navy at Sevastopol, it was a defining moment that changed the future of naval warfare.
China has the world's largest standing army and the second-largest defence budget, while Britain has a smaller but highly advanced military force.
The amount of ammunition being consumed in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict has surpassed all estimates.
When Russia’s ramshackle armies trundled into Ukraine a year ago, very few gave the defenders a chance.
In a move that echoed the draconian censorship laws of earlier ages, the Russian government declared its media war just days after it invaded its neighbour.
At present, it appears unlikely that any aircraft given to the Ukrainian military by its allies will be used to attack targets in Russia.
Putin’s state of the nation - why Russia hasn’t officially declared war and what difference it would make.
