{
  "id": 439891,
  "title": "Russia’s Missile Machine Is Running Hot — and Ukraine May Not Get a Break, HUR Says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/russias-missile-machine-is-running-hot-and-ukraine-may-not-get-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T05:40:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Post",
    "slug": "kyiv-post",
    "url": "https://www.kyivpost.com/post/82035"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine's military intelligence deputy chief warns that Russia's missile campaign against Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down, despite the country hitting record levels of ballistic strikes. Major General Vadym Skibitskyi stated to RBC-Ukraine that Russia is unlikely to cease its strikes, as Moscow continues to surpass production targets and shift resources to more effective weapons. Skibitskyi emphasized that Russia's ability to maintain its current rate of attacks would depend on its production volumes. In July, Russia launched a record 377 ballistic and cruise missiles at Ukraine, including Iskander-M ballistic missiles, S-400 system-launched missiles, and Zircon hypersonic missiles. Out of the 126 ballistic missiles fired, only 36 were intercepted, highlighting the challenges Ukraine faces in defending against the barrage. Russia is exceeding production targets for several key missile systems, with its main missile types currently being produced at 110-120% of planned monthly levels. The country has already fulfilled its annual production targets for Zircon and upgraded Oniks missiles, producing 33 Zircons and 60 Oniks missiles in seven months. Russia has halted production of Kinzhal and Kh-32 missiles due to accuracy issues, reallocating resources to other ballistic missiles. Ukraine's air-defense efforts may be further complicated by Russia's shift toward turbojet-powered UAVs, which require different interceptors or short-range air-defense systems. Additionally, Russia is accelerating the development of its own satellite communications network, Rassvet, a Russian analogue of Starlink, which could provide Russia with a similar capability once a full constellation is deployed.",
  "summary": "Russia is unlikely to pause its missile campaign against Ukraine despite record ballistic strikes, as Moscow ramps up weapons production, shifts resources to more effective systems and prepares new waves of faster attack drones, Ukraine’s military intelligence says.",
  "key_points": [
    "Russia's missile campaign against Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down.",
    "Major General Vadym Skibitskyi warns Russia will likely continue strikes.",
    "Russia surpassed production targets for key missile systems in July."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Russia's sustained missile production and adaptation of its arsenal pose a prolonged threat to Ukraine, as Moscow's increased output and tactical adjustments strain Kyiv's air-defense capabilities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}