The allies have finally greenlit strikes deep into Russian territory with their missiles—a decision that feels both welcome and woefully overdue. Naturally, there are caveats; there always are. Deep down, Europe and the United States cling to the naïve hope that the cannibal and serial killer can somehow be rehabilitated, left with a dignified escape route. But this is pure fantasy. The only “exit” Russia needs is the one that shatters it into a patchwork of warring fragments, consigning its imperial delusions to history’s grave.
Fate, it seems, has a sense of timing. Today, for the first time, Ukraine’s Armed Forces used U.S.-supplied ATACMS ballistic missiles to hit a military target on Russian soil, reducing it to smouldering debris. The strike landed in Karachev, in the Bryansk region, signalling that the allies’ nod for cross-border strikes is not confined to the Kursk region, as previously suggested. A small but significant shift in the rules of engagement—and a long-overdue message to Moscow.
Hitting Russian military facilities near the border might feel like a win, but let’s be honest—it barely scratches the monster. To inflict real damage, strikes need to land at its core, tearing apart its lair and leaving nothing but rubble and fear. Pain and terror—these are the only forces that might compel the beast to act rationally, negotiate on equal terms, or, better yet, surrender. For that, Ukraine needs long-range missiles. And not borrowed ones—our own, so there’s no debate about where we can or cannot strike.
Here’s the encouraging part: Ukraine is stepping up. Production of Neptune missiles has been scaled up, and they’re now equipped to strike at greater distances. Defence Minister Rustem Umerov announced, “We’ve already manufactured the first 100 missiles this year and successfully expanded serial production of the R-360 Neptune cruise missiles, enhancing their range. On top of that, we’re developing new missile drones, including the ‘Palianytsia,’ which showcases an excellent collaboration between the state and private sector. We’re advancing in this field with foreign partners as well.”
In a war where every kilometre of reach can shift the balance, this progress is more than good news—it’s a glimpse of the future. But it does raise a question: why did it take so long?
Ukraine, a country with significant industrial capabilities like Pivdenmash, somehow didn’t establish even the most basic missile production at the war’s outset. It’s baffling. Of course, before February 2022, the idea of war on this scale seemed impossible to many. Ukraine’s idea of preparation for its eternal foe was, frankly, absurd—barbecuing shashlik while its missile programme was mothballed and forgotten.
Now, on the 1,000th day of this brutal struggle, we’ve finally begun to get our act together. A hundred Neptunes are ready—100 missiles that represent the start of something bigger. It’s encouraging, even if overdue.
The real challenge now is scaling up. Turning one hundred missiles into one thousand and then tens of thousands. Imagine a swarm of Neptunes soaring toward Moscow, blotting out the sun—a clear signal that the tide has irrevocably turned. Such a spectacle wouldn’t just be a plan for victory; it would be the ultimate argument in any negotiation about Russia’s surrender—or whatever is left of it.
This is what the monster truly fears. Time and again, it brandishes its nuclear mop, wielding it as the only proof of its supposed strength. Because missiles are no trivial matter; another so-called red line has been crossed. Today, it’s Bryansk; tomorrow, Moscow could burn.
It’s no coincidence that Putin has chosen this moment to formalise a new nuclear doctrine, one that could, conveniently, justify a strike on Ukraine. The revised document makes it clear: any excuse will do. With pretexts piling up, there’s no point fretting over what may come. Instead, we should channel our energy into building more missiles.
And let’s be honest—if these madmen could have launched a nuclear strike against us already, they would have. But clearly, “not everything is so straightforward.” Whatever holds them back, we can’t afford to rely on it. The truth is stark: the only way to end this nightmare, to claim victory and ensure survival, is to destroy the very root of this evil. There are no alternatives.
