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I ran your question on DeepSeek it gave me this answer:
The combined strike sequence—using the
Iskander-M ballistic missile first, followed by the
Tornado-S MLRS—follows a logical tactical rationale based on the strengths of each system and the desired effects on the target. Here’s the breakdown:
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1. Iskander's Role: Precision Strike to Disable Defenses
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Speed & Surprise: The Iskander-M travels at hypersonic speeds (Mach 6–7) with a quasi-ballistic trajectory, making it nearly impossible to intercept. This allows it to strike
before Ukrainian air defenses can react effectively.
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Hard Target Penetration: The Iskander’s
kinetic energy and
penetration warhead are optimized for destroying hardened structures (e.g., command bunkers, communications hubs).
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SEAD/DEAD Effect: If the target had short-range air defenses (like MANPADS or Gepard SPAAGs), the Iskander would neutralize them first, clearing the way for follow-up strikes.
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2. Tornado-S’s Role: Saturation & Area Denial
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Volume of Fire: The
Tornado-S (a modernized Smerch) delivers a barrage of
thermobaric or
cluster munitions, covering a large area to ensure no survivors or reinforcements.
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Suppression of Movement: After the Iskander disrupts command functions, the Tornado-S prevents troops from regrouping, destroying vehicles, ammunition depots, and any remaining personnel.
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Adjustable Warheads: The Tornado-S can use different munitions (e.g., fuel-air explosives for bunkers, anti-personnel submunitions for open areas), making it ideal for "cleaning up" after the initial precision strike.
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Why Not Reverse the Order?
- If
Tornado-S fired first, Ukrainian forces might:
- Detect the MLRS launch (which is slower than Iskander) and
evacuate key personnel.
- Activate
counter-battery radars and retaliate against the Tornado-S launchers.
- The Iskander’s
instantaneous strike ensures the enemy has no warning before the Tornado-S barrage follows.
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Historical Precedents
- This mirrors Russian doctrine in Syria and earlier Ukraine strikes:
ballistic missiles (Iskander, Kinzhal) disrupt C2 nodes, followed by
MLRS/artillery to exploit the chaos.
- Similar to U.S. "shock and awe" tactics (e.g., Desert Storm: Tomahawks first, then JDAMs, then cluster bombs).
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Conclusion
The sequence maximizes
lethality and suppression:
1.
Iskander = Decapitation (kills leadership, disables comms).
2.
Tornado-S = Annihilation (wipes out remaining forces, prevents recovery).
This tandem ensures the target is
completely neutralized with minimal risk to Russian forces.