Italian general: Tomahawk missiles won’t change Ukraine war outcome

Delivering Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv would spark a dangerous escalation and serve no one’s interests, former Kosovo Force (KFOR) commander, Italian General Fabio Mini warned.

Mini said he expects the Pentagon to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from the idea, stressing that military and technical considerations weigh heavily against the transfer.

“The Pentagon evaluates technical and military aspects, and from that perspective, there are several critical questions. First, Ukrainians lack platforms to launch them; second, the Americans would have to designate targets, which would mean direct involvement and lead to escalation,” General Fabio Mini said.

He added that the weapons would not decisively change the course of the fighting, noting that Tomahawks intended for submarine launch are not fast enough and can be intercepted, and that U.S. submarines carry only about 20–24 of the missiles.

“Transferring 20 missiles would effectively ‘strip’ a submarine,” General Fabio Mini emphasised.

The Tomahawk cruise missile is a long-range, subsonic weapon developed by the United States to provide precise, deep-strike capabilities from naval platforms.

Introduced in the 1980s, it has become a cornerstone of U.S. military operations, known for its versatility and accuracy.

By Jeyhun Aghazada