NV identifies five Russian ballistic missile sites experts view as priority targets – The New Voice of Ukraine

NV identifies five Russian ballistic missile sites experts view as priority targets  The New Voice of Ukraine

NV examines five Russian defense businesses involved in ballistic missiles that experts consider priority strike targets. According to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR), at least 35 Russian businesses are involved in producing Iskander-M ballistic missiles (pictured). (Photo: DR) NV consulted military analysts to identify five key businesses in Russia’s defense industry involved in producing ballistic missiles that experts believe Ukrainian forces should target as a priority. Kyiv and its suburbs have endured months of systematic Russian ballistic missile strikes. Russian forces have extensively used Iskander-M ballistic missiles, modified S-400 air defense missiles and Zircon missiles to attack energy and civilian infrastructure, as well as residential buildings. According to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR), Russia produces up to 65 Iskander ballistic missiles, up to 40 S-400 missiles adapted for strikes against ground targets and approximately four Zircon missiles each month.

Moscow has no plans to slow production. An acute shortage of interceptor missiles for U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems is making it increasingly difficult for Ukraine to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks. One possible strategy for Ukrainian forces, therefore, could involve destroying Russia’s ballistic missile production facilities. NV consulted military analysts and weapons experts to determine which Russian defense plants should be targeted first. Each facility mentioned by an expert received one point. The list includes businesses that received at least