Aug. 10 — Russia exceeded its production plan for major types of missiles by 110–120% per month, said Vadym Skibitskyi, deputy head of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, in an interview with Ukrainian media RBC.

Skibitskyi said that Russia has increased missile strikes on Ukraine. In July, the Russians launched 153 cruise missiles and 198 ballistic and hypersonic missiles, the highest number this year.

Intelligence said that as the Russians prepare for winter attacks, they are unlikely to pause their airstrikes. They would rather reduce the number of missiles launched at a single target. Now, the Russians attack Ukraine 3-4 times a month.

For example, intelligence reports that, in July, Russians overfullfilled their missile production plans: manufactured 140% of Kh-101 cruise missiles, 200% of Kh-35 cruise missiles, and 111% of Kalibr cruise missiles by the end of the month.

According to Skibitskyi, Russia was also able to increase missile production by stopping the production of the Kinzhal and Kh-32 ballistic missiles in April. The funds and components intended for Kinzhals were reallocated to other missiles that are considered more accurate.

He also said that the Russians have technical problems with their cruise missiles and with the aircraft used to launch them, — they are trying to mitigate them.

Among the new systems that have emerged this year are Bandеrol and Dan-T – loitering munitions launched from helicopters, Skibitskyi added. Kharkiv has been targeted by Banderol missiles regularly last month.

This year, supplies of ballistic interceptor missiles from partners have decreased by three times compared to 2025, said Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President.

Zelenskyy said that Ukraine already has detailed agreements with the United States regarding monthly deliveries of missiles for the Patriot air defense system. But this amount isn’t enough to counter the threat of Russian attacks, he added.

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