The Kyiv Independent
Russia’s production of ballistic missiles has increased by at least 66% over the past year, according to data from Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) shared with the Kyiv Independent.
According to data obtained by HUR, Moscow is now producing 60 to 70 Iskander-M — the ballistic version of the missile — and 10 to 15 hypersonic Kinzhals per month.
This compares to a reported 40 Iskander-Ms in May 2024, and a reported 4–5 Kinzhals in April 2024.
At the lower range, this is an increase in production of 66.67%. At the higher range, 88.89%.
Ballistic attacks on Ukraine have become more deadly in recent months as stockpiles of air defense missiles, particularly for U.S.-made Patriots, have dwindled.
The figures shared with the Kyiv Independent show Russian stockpiles of “almost 600 Iskander-Ms” and “over 100” Kinzhals.
