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Ukraine claims faster Western aid could enable sevenfold Crimea strikes

8/11/2026

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Maj. Robert “Magyar” Brovdi said Ukraine could strike up to seven times more Russian targets in Crimea if Western funding arrived faster.
He reported Ukrainian forces operate at 14% capacity yet have destroyed over 300 Russian air-defense assets, while Russia adds jamming, builds satcom and can fire 77 missiles.
He said Ukraine is targeting retailer Wildberries, which he alleges supplies the Russian military, despite a Patriot interceptor shortage that leaves Ukraine vulnerable to missile salvos.

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Maj. Robert “Magyar” Brovdi said Ukraine could strike up to seven times more Russian targets in Crimea if Western funding arrived faster.
He reported Ukrainian forces operate at 14% capacity yet have destroyed over 300 Russian air-defense assets, while Russia adds jamming, builds satcom and can fire 77 missiles.
He said Ukraine is targeting retailer Wildberries, which he alleges supplies the Russian military, despite a Patriot interceptor shortage that leaves Ukraine vulnerable to missile salvos.