Are Increased Russian Missile Attacks on Ukraine A Switch in Strategy

 I believe the war has shifted somewhat and the superiority of troop numbers, constant bombardment by artillery, and some of the short and mid range advantages have been mitigated. While we must sort of watch how this unfolds it seems as though Russia has went further out in range and began to use missiles to make up for mid and short range challenges. It is basically the same strategy but with new equipment. We must also wonder how much equipment they actually have to sustain such attacks. 

Targeting civilian areas may have a few purposes from their side. #1 they are pushing the Ukrainian population out. They want the geography and capacities of the area but not necessarily the people. #2 even if they lose the war they want to show they will damage any nation that disagrees with them or holds their ground. Its a Russian power PR campaign as well. This is why post war investment will be important. 

What would like to see is the Ukrainians build in their advantages, utilize new equipment well, and force Russian troops to commit to the area. New tactics such as kill zones that include offensive and defensive areas that break up movements and push Russians to consider defensive tactics could be helpful. We will have to wait and see how the Ukrainians are doing on this front as well.