Victor Davis Hanson: Ukraine's Blitz Launches War in Dangerous New Direction

Jun 11, 2025

Ukraine's recent drone strikes have dramatically altered the war landscape, hitting deep within Russian territory and targeting key infrastructure like the Kerch Bridge. This unexpected tactic signals a strategic shift, moving away from traditional ground battles. With peace talks now uncertain, the implications for global security and NATO are profound. Experts discuss how these developments could escalate tensions and reshape military strategies, leaving both sides navigating an increasingly dangerous conflict.

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INSIGHT

Ukraine's New Drone Attack Strategy

Ukraine launched a stealthy drone attack deep into Russian territory, destroying nearly a third of Russia's strategic bomber fleet.
This unprecedented strike signals a new tactical phase in the Ukraine war, targeting Russian military assets far from the front lines.

INSIGHT

Ukraine War Stalemate Reality

The Ukraine war has reached a stalemate with Russia controlling about 20% of Ukrainian territory.
Massive casualties and displacement highlight the grim reality, making territorial reconquest increasingly unrealistic for Ukraine.

INSIGHT

Putin Blocks Peace Prospects

Putin seems unable to accept any deal conceding territory after invading Ukraine, hardening his stance.
This blocks prospects for peace as he cannot publicly back down from his initial war objectives.

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After more than three years of bloody stalemate, Ukraine has launched unprecedented strikes deep into Russian territory—destroying nearly a third of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet and targeting the crucial Kerch Bridge to Crimea.

Now, Trump’s peace push may now be stalled—not by Ukraine, but by Putin himself. With over $400 billion in Western aid already spent and millions of lives disrupted, is the war entering a more dangerous phase? Victor Davis Hanson examines this latest development on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.”

“ Just when we thought the war might have some type of conciliation or armistice, Ukraine struck in a way that it had never done before and it was very effective.

“ There was a drone attack on the Kerch Bridge, that only link, really, that's accessible for easy transport from mainland Russia into the Crimea. It's essential. … It shows you that Ukraine is now kind of having a turtle strategy. It's not going to waste its limited manpower slugging it out. But it's going to use drones and it's going to make over a million of them.”

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(0:00) Overview of the Ukraine War

(1:44) Analysis of the Ukraine War

(5:04) Ukraine's New Strategy and Implications

(8:24) Conclusion

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