Taurus characteristics: Taurus KEPD 350 is an effective maneuvering rocket designed for precise attacks on heavy protected targets. It can be fired from the air and hit bunkers, bridges, command centers, or fuel storage, penetrating layers of concrete and earth. Thanks to the guidance strategy and low detection, The Taurus is within a fewer meters.
For Ukraine, this would be a breakthrough weapon element: Minister of abroad Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, is convinced that Germany will deliver the long-range Taurus rockets to Ukraine. Experts point to key targets of possible impact that would weaken the logistics and morale of Russian troops.
Weapons scope restrictions lifted: The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, announced on May 25 that there are no longer any weapons scope restrictions that were delivered to Ukraine. However, he refused to answer the question about the Taurus rocket, citing safety policy.
Kremlin spokesperson warns: Dmitri Pieskov warns that actions that may lead to further escalation of the situation around Ukraine are dangerous. Ukraine, on the another hand, clearly states that without precise weapons it will not halt Russia.
Taurus missiles can let attacks to halt the offensive: The scope of the Taurus KEPD 350 rocket is about 500 km, allowing attacks in the Moscow area. However, the usage of Taurus requires an appropriate platform specified as the Eurofighter aircraft which Ukraine does not have.
The attack on Moscow would have a immense political and propaganda burden: The West fears that hitting the Russian capital may be considered a strategical escalation. Therefore, while the Taurus scope allows specified an attack, it is improbable that Germany will officially let it to take place.
Taurus can find the destiny of this war: It is much more realistic to usage this weapon for point strikes on Russian military facilities, especially in Rostov, Voronezh, Briansk or Crimea. Europe balances between support for Ukraine and fear of Russian response. The time for decisions is over. According to data from 2022, more than 70% of Ukrainians support military weapons to defend against Russia. In turn, over 40% of Russians support military action in Ukraine.
Conclusion: Taurus KEPD 350 is simply a weapon that can change the course of war in Ukraine. Its precision and scope let to harm the targets deep behind the front lines, even in the Moscow area. Germany's decision to deliver these missiles to Ukraine is eagerly awaited. Time will show whether Europe can find a balance between support for Ukraine and fear of Russian response.
