Russia’s Ballistic Missile Attacks on Ukraine Triple in One Year
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Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense reports that in June, its forces intercepted 89% of all Russian air targets. However, the success rate for ballistic missiles was far lower, at just 40%. One year ago, Russia fired about 28 ballistic missiles at Ukraine in a single month. Now, that number has tripled, with Moscow launching roughly three times as many each month. The sharp increase highlights a growing threat, as ballistic missiles are harder to stop and can strike targets quickly.