The Guardian view on Ukraine’s spectacular attack: 21st-century tactics still require support from allies | Editorial

SIns Donald Trump was injured Volodymyr Zelenskyy In the phrase “You don’t have cards today”, Ukraine was more difficult than ever to demonstrate that it had a few of its sleeve. On Sunday, she showed her hand with an extraordinary drone attack on multiple bases deep in Russia, which says 41 damaged aircraft.

Spiderweb processThe smuggled drones that were launched from the places of hiding in wooden pens and a distance experience to their targets, followed by another attack quickly. On the Crimean Bridge Kirsch Using underwater explosives. KYIV – often in such cases – was unusually fast to claim both incidents, but he did not take responsibility for two Railways bridge attacks Russia says she led to the death of seven passengers at the weekend.

There is a clear relief in hitting Russian bombers and surveillance aircraft used against Ukrainian civilians, and the unexpected way for Spiderweb will force Russia to emphasize thinking hard in defense. But the greatest importance lies in its potential impact on local morale and international support. Ukraine She has repeatedly surprised her enemy and allies throughout this war. I have changed unexpected successes such as the Kursk narration in the critical moments. Planning precisely, and reminded 18 months in this position, it should make the last process that makes Russia wondering what it might be on the way.

He was also amazing enough to make Mr. Trump notice. US President It is said Judgment on the attack to be “Bads”. But it seems that his comfortable phone phone with Vladimir Putin is holding his tendency towards Moscow. Wednesday He said This, in a “good” conversation, Mr. Putin said he would have to respond. It does not seem to have happened to the American president that the inhibition of revenge may be desirable. It should challenge the Kremlin’s conversation points instead of amplifying them. If Ukraine hopes to dispel the nuclear ghost that Russia has repeatedly called Russia, it appears that Trump is still in a classroom – with it – with Some of those around him Talk about the threat again.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies has argued In a report This week, Russia’s military performance was bad in this war, as gains at a remarkable cost came in terms of equipment and employees – as an estimated one million victims reached this summer. But Russia still has many cards. She continues to grind her progress, and in late May, I launched it The biggest attack on drones and missiles On Ukraine so far. Ancient -style attrition war may seem compared to Kyiv innovations, but it is still painful. Meanwhile, she produced talks in Istanbul An agreement on the exchange of prisoners But there is no movement towards peace.

There seems to be increasing support in the US Senate for more sanctions on Russia, but Lindsay Graham It is unlikely to move Without the satisfaction of Mr. Trump, there are slight signs of progress at home. The Higseth House did not attend the Ukraine session at the Defense Ministers’ gathering on Thursday before the NATO summit for this month – a specific absence, although the Pentagon blamed the causes of cases. KYIV needs to increase support from Washington, but reducing damage seems to be more realistic.

Ukraine continues a surprise, and turns its approach as a request for circumstances. Unfortunately, there are small signs of the American president, volatile as it is, and changing the path around this conflict.

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