Russia triples ballistic missile strikes on Ukraine – from 28 to 84 per month
Russia has increased its ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine threefold compared to a year ago – from 28 to about 84 per month. Ukraine intercepts 89% of all air targets, but only 40% of ballistic missiles.
Russian military pressure on Ukraine has dramatically escalated, with the number of ballistic missile strikes tripling over the past year. A year ago, Russia launched 28 such missiles per month; now the figure has risen to approximately 84 per month, according to data from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense.
The ministry reported that in June, the overall interception rate for Russian air targets reached 89%. However, ballistic missiles are far more difficult to shoot down, with an interception rate of only 40%. This gap highlights the growing challenge for Ukraine’s air defenses, as ballistic missiles are faster and harder to intercept than cruise missiles or drones.
The situation indicates that Russia is intensifying its ballistic missile attacks, possibly aiming to deplete Ukraine’s air defense systems and strike critical infrastructure. Ukraine has repeatedly called on Western allies to supply more advanced anti-missile systems, such as Patriots, to improve its ability to intercept ballistic threats.
The statistics are based on the June report from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, which recorded all Russian aerial attacks. In June, Russia used a variety of weapons, including cruise missiles, drones, and ballistic missiles. While the overall interception rate is high, the threat from ballistic missiles continues to grow.
