We lean on symbolism: does Russia still have a trump card that can be applied to May 9

For Russians, May 9 is a sacred date, “Victory Day” , that is why they promise to “arrange something” for Ukraine. However, in reality, the Kremlin does not have many options.

Military expert, reserve colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petr Chernik told 24 Channel that the enemy may increase the intensity of missile attacks on Ukraine. Russia cannot yet apply anything new.

Inclined on symbolism

According to Chernik, the Russians are obsessed with symbolism, so by May 9 they may activate some kind of strike method. However, there is an important nuance – they no longer have jokers.

They used everything they could against us: from a pistol Makarov to the most modern Zircon missiles. It is possible that R-29 or R-30 missiles will be launched from underwater launch vehicles, but I am very generalizing because this is technically impossible, because there are nuclear warheads there,” noted the military expert.

He also added that the Russians do not have any “surprises” for us, except for tactical and strategic weapons of mass destruction. It is likely that they will attack the nuclear power plant in Zaporozhye and blame Ukraine for this.

They are at the top of their military They don’t have technological power and no “wonderwaffle” (miracle weapon – Channel 24), commented Chernik.

Strikes on Ukrainian nuclear facilities

Such strikes, according to a military expert, cannot be a surprise attack by the Russians, because for this it is necessary to use tactical nuclear warhead.

That same VVER-100 reactor was built to withstand even a ten-ton strike. If they had struck with a tactical nuclear warhead, then yes. If there is an ordinary artillery salvo, then this is a “mosquito bite” for the reactor, noted Chernik.

Russia preparing for May 9: what is known

• In Russia, the “Immortal Regiment” march planned for May 9 was banned, and in 5 regions of the country it was not There will even be parades. It is these regions that are located in the west of Russia, and therefore vulnerable to drone strikes.
• Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky said that the Russians are striving for some kind of victories by May 9, without taking into account their own losses. Now the enemy is most focused on capturing Chasovoy Yar.
• Adviser to the Chairman of the OPU Mikhail Podolyak said that the Russians can launch missile strikes before May 9. He suggested that the issue of supplying anti-missile missiles would be resolved before that day.