Rakety a řízené střely nad Ukrajinou - Měnící se tvář války – Mihajlovič Mihajlo S. (2025)

The book Rockets and Guided Missiles over Ukraine focuses on the Russian-Ukrainian war conflict, in which both sides frequently deploy rockets and guided missiles. Whether they originate from the era of the former Soviet Union or are entirely modern and used for the first time on the Ukrainian battlefield, the author convincingly demonstrates through numerous examples that without Western assistance and the supply of the most advanced weapon systems, Ukraine would hardly be able to confront the Russian threat. This publication offers readers a detailed introduction to all rockets and guided missiles, their effects on both military and civilian targets, including Russian missiles launched from the sea and anti-ship missiles effectively used by the Ukrainian side against the Russian cruiser Moskva, for example. The considerable interest of readers will certainly be piqued by the descriptions of numerous ex-Soviet, Ukrainian, and Russian anti-tank rockets (RPGs) and missiles, as well as the weapon systems supplied by NATO, including Javelin, NLAW, and Brimstone. Accompanying drawings and photographs contribute to a thorough understanding of the topic. The Czech edition includes updated information in several places compared to the original (Missile Oreshnik, Mighty Taurus, Patriot versus Kinzhal). Author of the book Mihajlo S.…