Ukrainian drones struck Moscow this early morning. Moscow residents woke up to startling sights. Defenseless, Russia struggled to control its capital city’s airspace. Confidence in the Russian military’s capabilities faces questions. Ukraine has hit Moscow’s heart, including the Kremlin and the Ministry of Propaganda. Alarmingly, no attempt to fire at these drones took place.
GPS-equipped, V1-style drones cause fear. They don’t need to hit targets to create terror and cause political erosion. Support for Putin and the war could decrease because of this. The powerful Moscow air defense system appears weak. Military geese from the NATO bio lab can’t break through, yet Ukrainian drones do.
Consequently, we wonder if all Kremlin ministries will move underground to the tsar’s bunker. Is there enough space? How will other Russian cities cope? These unanswered questions linger and worry Moscow’s inhabitants.
This tactic seeks to instill fear in Muscovites. The goal is to make them realize war may impact them directly. Because of this, Government employees in Moscow may feel uneasy about going to work.
