The war will continue in 2026: expert predicts rocket attacks.

According to ТСН: The war in Ukraine, according to many military experts, may continue into 2026 due to the current situation. Given the numerous rocket strikes on Ukrainian cities carried out by Russia in 2025, there is a likelihood that the number of aerial attacks in 2026 will remain high, as the aggressor accumulates missiles and drones and demonstrates intentions to increase their production.

Analysis of mass attacks

Official reports from the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine indicate that throughout this year, Russian troops have conducted at least 44 combined aerial attacks, during which they simultaneously used from 10 to 70 missiles and from 100 to 810 drones of various types. On average, this means that attacks occurred every 9 days, while drone attacks took place daily.

Military formula for forecasts

Military expert and former spokesperson of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Vladyslav Selezniov explains that the war has a nonlinear nature: 'There are certain surges, there are also stagnations. That the enemy has a resource base for building missiles and drones to carry out large-scale attacks is obvious. Plus, there are supplies from North Korea and Iran. I do not believe that any agreements can be reached through negotiations with the help of the USA. The head of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, somehow still believes that through the use of force he can achieve defined results,' says Selezniov.

He also emphasizes that Putin probably has big ambitions: 'Let me dispel the illusions: it is unlikely that Putin will be satisfied with control over the entire territory of Luhansk and Donetsk regions. He will not be satisfied even with Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.' The expert believes that the President of Russia seeks to capture as much territory of Ukraine as possible: 'He wants complete control over the entire territory of Ukraine. Whether politically or, perhaps, even physically...'.

Future attacks by Russia

Selezniov also notes that the Russian army has at least 10 stationary and one mobile center for drone attacks: 'What prevents the enemy from building several more launch sites for simultaneous drone launches over the year? This is absolutely within Russia's power. They have resources. The enemy needs only a few days to accumulate the number for a large-scale attack.'

In conclusion, he adds: 'Russia is trying to increase the production of drones and missiles, expand the scale of procurement. But we are not 'lagging behind' either. Operation 'Web' of General Vasyl Maliuk has proven that we can deliver very painful strikes...'.

In the context of continuous attacks and the buildup of military resources on both sides, the situation in Ukraine remains tense. Predictions regarding future events raise concerns among the population and pose new challenges for the international community that require adequate responses to ensure stability in the region.