Ukraine: The Latest Russian cruise missile ship 'hit' in asymmetric attack & 'hellfire' rains down on Lviv and Belgorod
Oct 6, 2025
Michael Bohnert, a RAND analyst specializing in Russia's energy sector and drone warfare, offers keen insights into the dynamics of the ongoing conflict. He discusses Ukraine's focused drone strikes on Russian refineries, predicting major impacts on Russia's economy. The conversation also examines the intriguing possibility of China supplying satellite imagery to help Russia, and how a proposed 'drone wall' in Europe could change defense strategies. Bohnert highlights the strategic push and pull in Europe and the implications for future security.
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Strategic Targeting Of Russian Fuel Network
- Ukraine has escalated long-range strikes on Russian oil and energy sites, hitting major refineries and logistics hubs.
- These attacks aim to degrade Russian warfighting by reducing refined fuel capacity and creating prioritisation dilemmas.
Unverified Strike On Russian Missile Ship
- Ukraine's special forces reported striking the Russian missile ship Grad on Lake Onega in Karelia.
- The account contained apparent confusion about the ship's route between the Baltic and Caspian seas and remains unverified.
Claims Of Chinese Satellite Support
- Ukrainian intelligence alleged China shared satellite imagery with Russia to help target US-funded factories in Ukraine.
- Analysts note gap-filling via commercial or allied satellite imagery is plausible but not game-changing for strikes.