Professor Warns of Battlefield Blindness for Ukraine…

The suspension of U.S. intelligence support to Ukraine is a significant blow to Ukrainian military operations, according to Sandro Teixeira Moita, a professor of Military Sciences at the Army Command and General Staff School (ECEME). During his appearance on Wednesday’s (5th) WW program, Moita emphasized that this action has an immediate and substantial impact on the battlefield. “Without this intelligence, Ukraine is practically blind on the battlefield,” stated the expert.

The Impacts of the Suspension

The professor explained that the absence of American intelligence affects several crucial areas:

– Guidance of missiles beyond the 40-kilometer limit at the Russian border;
– Information on Russian troop movements in Russian territory and Belarus;
– Ukrainian air defense capability, especially against attacks on critical infrastructure.

Moita highlighted that this situation forces Ukrainians to reassign their already scarce troops to intelligence and border surveillance functions, further weakening their frontline position.

Political and Strategic Pressure

The military expert also noted that the suspension of intelligence support can be viewed as significant pressure from the American administration on Ukraine. “This clearly demonstrates a strong pressure to force Ukraine to sign what they want and bring them to the negotiating table with Russia,” analyzed Moita.

This measure, coupled with the freezing of military aid, places Ukraine in an extremely vulnerable position. Although there are still ammunition stocks that could last until the northern hemisphere summer, the lack of real-time intelligence severely undermines Ukraine’s defensive and response capabilities. The situation is particularly critical considering recent Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during winter.

Without American intelligence, the ability to anticipate and prepare for these attacks is significantly compromised, increasing the risks for the civilian population and Ukrainian military operations.

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