Ballistic missiles

Zelensky said Russia knows the US has slowed Patriot missile deliveries and will intensify ballistic attacks, speaking alongside Finland's PM Petteri Orpo.

On the evening of 21 October Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv's Dniprovskyi and Darnytskyi districts, injuring six people, four of whom were hospitalised.

Ukraine's Air Force says partners gave no warning before the first of two Russian ballistic waves on October 19; Rubio cited past software problems.

Zelensky warned that Russia wants to deploy not only drone relay stations but also ballistic missile launchers in Belarus to attack western Ukraine. He said Russia is preparing for increased strikes on Ukraine's western regions.

Ukraine Air Force spokesman Colonel Yurii Ihnat said on October 13 that he hopes Ukraine and its international partners will investigate why timely warning was not received before Russia's October 12 ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, noting such failures have occurred before — amid reports that the US may stop sharing intelligence.

Ukraine's President Zelensky activated NSDC sanctions against 70 Russians linked to Iskander-M and Zirkon ballistic missiles, plus entities helping evade financial sanctions and collaborators on occupied territories.

President Zelensky disclosed Russia holds up to 700 ballistic missiles and produces 130-140 monthly, calling for stronger international sanctions against Russian weapons factories.