The Duran Podcast Russia drone and missile superiority overwhelms Ukraine air defense
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Oct 19, 2025 The hosts dive into the alarming dynamics of Russia's air superiority and the crumbling Ukrainian defenses. They discuss the relentless drone and missile strikes reshaping the battlefield. A critical analysis highlights the breakdown of Ukraine's infrastructure, forecasting dire consequences this winter. They examine how the scale of attacks could escalate, overwhelming resources. The conversation reveals stark contrasts between Russian and Ukrainian drone campaigns and questions the strategic coherence of Ukraine’s air defense. Lastly, they underscore the urgency for diplomatic negotiations amidst grim realities.
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Air Defense Collapse In Ukraine
- Russia now runs continuous, large-scale missile and drone strikes that overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses night after night.
- Ukraine recently admitted it failed to shoot down 24 missiles in one strike, signaling collapse of its air defense.
Drones And Missiles Work Together
- Russia pairs mass drones with missiles so drones provide continuous pressure while missiles deliver major damage.
- This mix reduces Russian missile usage per strike and stretches Ukrainian defenses thin.
Russian Production Enables Sustained Bombardment
- Russia increased missile production roughly sixfold and can sustain repeated strikes by using more drones and fewer missiles per attack.
- That industrial scale makes long-duration bombardment feasible unlike earlier phases of the war.