Iskander-M ballistic missiles
Coverage of Iskander-M ballistic missiles in the Nexus archive.
- EXPLAINER: 5 Things to Know About Ukraine and Patriot Missiles
Ukraine urgently requires PAC-3 Patriot interceptors to counter Russian Iskander-M and Zircon ballistic missiles but exhausted its stock by July 2026, leading to unimpeded Russian strikes. US production limits and policy delays have worsened shortages, while Ukraine develops a cheaper domestic interceptor, Freya, with test launches expected by late 2026. A small resupply of under 20 PAC-3 missiles is anticipated from allies including Poland.
- Ukraine launches what appears to be one of its largest drone attacks against Russia: report
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack targeting multiple Russian regions, Crimea, and surrounding seas, with Russia's Ministry of Defense reporting interception of 660 drones. The attack followed a prior record of 556 drones in May, and a prisoner exchange involving 160 individuals from each side was reported. Ukraine's air force claimed to have downed 174 of 189 Russian drones, but four Iskander-M missiles breached defenses.