Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine - can they turn the tide of the war?
16 October 2025
Featured in The Independent
Ukraine and Russia
The Tomahawk’s ability to strike targets in depth can be both militarily and economically disruptive but ultimately will not fundamentally alter the situation at the front line,” Dr Kaushal said. This is because there are a “limited number” of ground-based launchers for Tomahawk missiles and that the US, which produces 50-70 a year and has expended hundreds in the Middle East, would likely have to limit the number provided to Ukraine.