From Iskanders to Zirkons, Putin shows how he can turn Ukraine’s skies into a fireball at will

Russia reportedly launched an unprecedented number of ballistic missiles against Ukraine in July, with around 126 missiles fired during the month according to the Oko Gora project. The reported barrage included Iskander-M, KN-23, and S-300/S-400 missiles used in ground attack roles. The increase in missile strikes comes as Ukraine faces challenges maintaining air defense capabilities, including shortages of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors. Recent attacks have tested Kyiv’s ability to counter ballistic threats, with reports of changing interception rates. Watch the latest developments on Russia’s missile campaign, Ukraine’s air defenses, and the evolving battlefield situation.