{
  "id": 13927395,
  "title": "Short on interceptors, Ukraine goes after the launchers: eight Russian ballistic systems hit, three destroyed since September, a minister says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/short-on-interceptors-ukraine-goes-after-the-launchers-eight-russian",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/12/short-on-interceptors-ukraine-goes-after-the-launchers-eight-russian-ballistic-systems-hit-three-destroyed-since-september-a-minister-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara stated that Ukraine has been targeting the launchers Russia uses to fire ballistic missiles at Ukrainian cities. In September and early October, the Ukrainian forces hit eight launchers, destroying three and damaging five. These launchers were part of Russia's Iskander tactical missile systems and S-400 air defense systems. The strikes have already disrupted some Russian attack plans, but Ukraine still lacks sufficient supplies of anti-ballistic interceptors to fully counter the threat. Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities and the power grid persist daily as Russia prepares for colder months.",
  "summary": "Ukraine's Defense Minister says the hits made Moscow rework planned barrages, as he presses partners for anti-ballistic missiles in bulk instead of one-off deliveries.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Ukraine faces UAH 70 bln tax shortfall in 2026, situation under control – Finance Minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ukraine-faces-uah-70-bln-tax-shortfall-in-2026-situation-under",
        "published": "2026-10-12T10:34:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}