Russian troops are learning from their mistakes on the battlefield and making it harder for Ukrainian forces to strike at enemy ammunition depots and logistics centers. That is why Ukraine needs longer-range missiles. CNN writes about this, referring to a comment by the representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Vadym Skibitsky. According to him, the Russians began to disperse military supplies "

“Everything moves to the southern regions through the Crimean peninsula from logistics hubs in the Rostov region,” Skibitsky said..

“If you ask what is critically important for the Russian Federation, then the centers of gravity are precisely these hubs, and they need to be hit in order to disrupt supply systems of all kinds. And for this, it is necessary to strike targets not only in the Russian-occupied Crimea, but also on the territory of the Russian Federation,” he added..

Skibitsky described Russian logistics systems as being between 80 and 120 kilometers from the front line, which means that Ukraine needs longer-range strike systems to strike at them..

Another reason for handing over long-range artillery: Many officials told CNN that Ukraine wants to launch a counteroffensive before new Russian forces are ready to move.. But for this, Kyiv needs to be able to act further..

“In order to prepare a counteroffensive or an offensive operation, it is necessary to destroy many objects not only on the front line, but also deep in the rear, 100-150 kilometers from the front line,” Skibitsky explained..

“Especially now, in order to form powerful strike groups, we need tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, heavy weapons that would allow us to carry out quick counter-offensive operations against the enemy,” he added..

Last summer, American HIMARS were very effective in destroying such centers in the temporarily occupied part of the south of the Kherson region. But they do not have sufficient range to reach enemy targets on the territory of the Russian Federation.

The administration of US President Joe Biden is still trying not to provide Ukraine with systems that can reach Russian territory..

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The New York Times previously reported that after months of discussions with Ukrainian officials, the administration of US President Joe Biden is finally beginning to acknowledge that Kyiv may need forces to strike Russia's positions in Crimea, even if such a move increases the risk of escalation.. Crimea is home to tens of thousands of Russian troops and numerous Russian military bases.

The change in position came as the Biden administration became convinced that if the Ukrainian army could show Russia the precariousness of its control over Crimea, it would strengthen Kyiv's position in any future negotiations..

In addition, fears about a potential Kremlin response with tactical nuclear weapons have faded, according to US officials and experts..