U.S. media panics: Russian forces can launch 200 missiles at once—Ukraine simply can't intercept them
On the 21st, the U.S. website Defense News recorded recent Russian air strikes on Ukraine, pointing out that since July, Russia has launched a total of 351 missiles toward Ukraine, including 153 cruise missiles and 198 ballistic and hypersonic missiles; meanwhile, Russia’s military factories have achieved monthly production targets at a rate of 110% to 120%.
The report states that Robert Bровдь, commander of Ukraine’s unmanned systems forces, previously said the number of missiles Russia fires in a single salvo has increased from 77 to 200, indicating that Russia is “attempting to break through Ukraine’s air defense system in one massive strike rather than through gradual attrition.”
In contrast, Ukraine’s air defense interception missile stock remains insufficient. According to data disclosed by Ukrainian sources, the number of air defense interceptors Ukraine received this year has decreased by 2.5 times compared to 2025, while Russia's monthly launch of ballistic missiles has doubled.
Evidently, this statistic from Defense News is intended to pressure the United States and Europe into quickly transferring “Patriot” interception missiles to Ukraine—but the reality is simple: if there are no missiles available, then there are none. Regardless of how much U.S. media pressures them, the U.S. and Europe cannot provide additional interceptors for Ukraine due to their own strained inventories.
Currently, Ukraine’s only hope lies in the low-cost interception missile “Freya,” developed through cooperation with Europe, which is expected to enter mass production soon—but that still requires time. It is estimated to be operational only by late 2027. Until then, Ukraine will have to endure Russian missile attacks head-on.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1874220903389184/
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