British Defence Intelligence reported that Russia has shifted its missile strike strategy from targeting Ukraine's energy sector to targeting defense industry facilities.
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Russian planners recognize the growing importance of relative defense industrial capacity as they prepare for a long war
Russia shifted focus from energy sector strikes to defense industry strikes
Russia has increased intensity of long-range strikes since 29 December 2023
Russia committed a significant proportion of air launched cruise missile and ballistic missile stockpile built up over recent months
Recent strikes likely primarily targeted Ukraine's defense industry
This represents a temporary change from last winter's approach of targeting energy infrastructure
Russia appeared set to restart energy infrastructure campaign by hitting energy sites in early December 2023
Russian planners almost certainly recognize the growing importance of relative defense industrial capacity
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