UkrainePublished: 21 October 2026 at 02:32
Ukrainian intelligence: Russia has stockpiled up to 700 ballistic missiles and over 6,000 strike drones
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Directorate (HUR) says that as of October Russia had accumulated up to 700 ballistic missiles, several thousand cruise missiles and more than 6,000 strike drones.
Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), part of the country's Ministry of Defence, has reported that Russia has built up large stocks of weapons for attacks on Ukraine as of October. The figures show the potential scale of Russian air strikes in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
According to HUR, Russia has accumulated:
- up to 700 ballistic missiles;
- several thousand cruise missiles of various types;
- more than 6,000 strike drones.
The intelligence service says these weapons have been stockpiled specifically for strikes against Ukraine. The report gives no further details, such as missile models or production volumes.
