Russia has launched more than 1,100 missiles since the invasion began. But how many of them hit targets is unknown.
About 60% of launches of high-precision Russian missiles in Ukraine are unsuccessful, writes Reuters, citing sources in the Pentagon, familiar with intelligence.
“Such a high failure rate can include both unsuccessful launches and the fact that the rocket did not explode on impact,” – said in a statement.
According to experts interviewed by journalists, the failure rate of 20% and above is considered high. The failure rate varies from day to day and depends on the type of missile. For example, on the day the Russian military struck a military base near the Polish border, the failure rate was particularly high.
“This discovery may help explain why Russia failed to achieve its main goals at the beginning of the invasion a month ago, such as neutralizing Ukraine's air force, despite its apparent superiority,” the report said.
The Pentagon estimates that Russia has launched more than 1,100 missiles of all types since the full-scale invasion. But how many of them hit the targets, the Defense Ministry does not specify.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies told reporters that Russia is using two types of missiles in its current campaign: the RKV-500 strategic cruise missiles (X-555) and the X-101 air-to-ground cruise missiles.
The agency clarified that they could not independently verify the information received from sources and receive comments from the Russian side.
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