Russian missile strike capacity

Russian missile strike capacity remains a pressing threat as the Kremlin continues launching heavy, coordinated assaults on Ukrainian cities. Despite disruptions at Russian defense plants, Moscow can still generate enough missiles to strike Ukraine once or twice per week, according to Ukraine’s Air Force Command. This persistent tempo underscores the need for stronger Western air-defense support as Ukraine faces its most difficult winter phase yet.

Russia Maintains the Ability to Launch Regular Large-Scale Attacks

Speaking on national television, Yuriy Ignat, head of communications for Ukraine’s Air Force Command, emphasized that Russia’s production line continues to supply sufficient cruise missiles, ballistic systems, and drones to sustain high-intensity strikes. Ignat noted that statistics clearly show a pattern of once- or twice-weekly large-scale Russian attacks, leaving no reason for speculation.

Even after fires and reported accidents at Russian defense facilities, the missile flow has not significantly diminished. Ignat explained that the autumn-winter season traditionally triggers a surge in Russian missile operations, as Moscow seeks to pressure Ukraine’s energy grid and civilian infrastructure.

Ukraine Warns of Possible Escalation

Ignat cautioned that Russia may further intensify missile and drone strikes in the coming weeks. Because of this threat, Ukraine is appealing to Western partners for additional Patriot, NASAMS, IRIS-T, and other interceptor ammunition. Without a steady supply of missiles for its air-defense systems, Ignat stressed, Ukraine will struggle to repel the volume of incoming attacks.

Recent Air-Defense Achievements

Despite the strain, Ukrainian defenders remain effective. According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian air-defense units have neutralized 558 Shahed drones and 19 missiles since the evening of November 28.
Source: https://www.ukrinform.net

Additional reading on increasing drone danger:
Zelensky on Shahed evolution – https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3846491-shaheeds-becoming-more-dangerous-than-ballistic-missiles-zelensky.html