Ukraine's new kamikaze robots and Pelican missiles target Putin's war machine

Ukraine has deployed a new arsenal of domestically produced weapons, including kamikaze robots and ballistic missiles, to strike deeper into Russian territory, potentially pressuring Vladimir Putin to end the war. The strikes aim to undermine Russian military capabilities and economic stability. The largest attack on Moscow since the war's start involved around 450 drones and new missiles, including the FP-7 Pelican ballistic missile with a 200-kilometer range. These weapons are designed to overwhelm Russian air defenses, which have been redistributed from front lines to protect interior targets. Experts say the campaign targets the perception of Russia's elite by imposing economic costs and demonstrating control failures. Ukraine's goal is to make continued aggression riskier for Putin than ending the conflict, though the war remains existential for Kyiv.