European NATO members may be the second target of Russia’s winter missile buildup—Ukraine’s foreign intelligence
The warning went to the national security advisors of Europe's leaders, with a call for urgent sanctions on 55 more firms keeping Russia's missile lines running.
Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service (SZR) has warned that Russia may target European NATO members with missiles during the winter season, according to a report on September 6. Major General Oleh Luhovskyi, the service's first deputy head, informed European leaders' national security advisors of this assessment. While Russia has previously tested NATO's eastern flank with drone incursions and military activity, no Russian missile strike on NATO territory has been confirmed, suggesting this could be a new form of escalation.
SZR claims Russia has amassed approximately 400 hypersonic missiles of various types and could potentially produce up to 300 ballistic missiles by the end of 2026. Additionally, the service reported that Russia has deployed extra launchers in the Bryansk, Kursk, and Voronezh oblasts, which border Ukraine. About 60% of the companies involved in missile production remain outside international sanctions, providing a loophole for the Kremlin to maintain production.
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR) estimates that Russia can manufacture 60-70 Iskander-M missiles monthly. However, the Kinzhal hypersonic missile production was suspended in April, leaving around 50 missiles in reserve. The SZR calls for sanctions to be imposed on at least 55 more companies that supply Russia's military-industrial chain with electronic components and machine tools.
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