'The damage is enormous': Ukraine grapples with record-breaking Russian strikes
Summary
In July 2026, Russia launched a record 381 missiles into Ukraine, averaging over 12 missiles a day. Ukraine reported that about 58% of these missiles failed, either being intercepted or not reaching their targets, but the high number of attacks caused significant damage and challenged Ukraine's air defenses.Key Facts
- Russia launched 381 missiles into Ukraine in July 2026, setting a wartime record for missile attacks.
- The daily average of missiles fired was just over 12.
- The proportion of missiles (compared to drones) in Russian attacks increased to over 7% in July.
- Ukraine's missile defense intercepted or caused failure of about 58% of all incoming Russian missiles.
- For ballistic missiles specifically, the failure rate was around 28%.
- Ukraine uses U.S.-made Patriot missile systems to defend against attacks but faces a shortage of interceptor missiles partly due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
- President Donald Trump has reduced U.S. aid to Ukraine, which has strained Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
- Ukraine is developing its own interceptor missile called Freyja, aiming to have a prototype by early 2027.
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