Russian Missile & Drone Attacks on Ukraine

Russia has launched thousands of missiles and drones against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, cities, and military targets since the full-scale invasion. This tracker covers weapon types, major attack waves, interception statistics, and the evolving air war.

16,000+
Shahed Drones Launched
5,200+
Cruise/Ballistic Missiles
~70%
Average Intercept Rate
8+
Air Defense Systems in Use

Ukraine's Air Defense Arsenal

Ukraine operates a layered multi-system air defense network — the most complex in the world outside NATO treaty territory:

Patriot PAC-3
Long-range ballistic/cruise missiles
NASAMS
Medium-range, urban defense
IRIS-T SLM
Medium-range, Germany supplied
S-300 (Soviet)
Legacy long-range SAMs
Gepard (Germany)
Anti-drone short range
F-16 (from 2024)
Intercept fighters + AMRAAM

Weapon Systems Used

Kalibr (3M-14)

Cruise MissileRussia
950+
estimated used
Range
1,500–2,500 km
Warhead
450 kg HE
Platform
Ships, submarines (Caspian, Black Sea)
Intercept rate
~60%
Power infrastructureMilitary logisticsUrban industrial

Widely used since Oct 2022 targeting energy grid. Russia reduced usage as stocks depleted.

Kh-101 / Kh-555

Air-Launched Cruise MissileRussia
1,100+
estimated used
Range
2,500–5,500 km
Warhead
400 kg HE / thermobaric
Platform
Tu-95MS, Tu-160 (long-range bombers)
Intercept rate
~60–70%
Power plantsHeating infrastructureMilitary depots

Primary long-range strike weapon. Russia launched repeated mass waves of 80–100+ missiles.

Iskander-M (9K720)

Short-Range Ballistic MissileRussia
1,500+
estimated used
Range
500 km
Warhead
700 kg HE / cluster
Platform
Ground mobile launchers
Intercept rate
~30–40%
Frontline military positionsAir basesLogistics hubs

Most frequently used ballistic missile. Near-impossible to intercept without Patriot. Also used cluster warhead variants.

Kh-47M2 Kinzhal

Hypersonic Air-Launched Ballistic MissileRussia
90+
estimated used
Range
1,500–2,000 km
Warhead
500 kg HE
Platform
MiG-31K fighter jet
Intercept rate
~30% (Patriot only)
Air defense systemsUnderground facilitiesCritical infrastructure

Ukraine's Patriot PAC-3 system shot down Kinzhals for the first time in May 2023 — disproving Russia's "unstoppable" claim. Used sparingly due to high cost.

Kh-22 / Kh-32

Anti-Ship / Land-Attack MissileRussia (Soviet-era)
200+
estimated used
Range
600 km
Warhead
950 kg HE or nuclear (conventional used)
Platform
Tu-22M3 bomber
Intercept rate
~5% (nearly impossible with MANPADS)
CitiesCrowded areas (inaccurate weapon)Infrastructure

Soviet-era anti-ship missile repurposed as land attack. Near-0 accuracy CEP for land targets. Caused multiple mass casualty events in Kremenchuk (2022), Dnipro (2023).

Shahed-136/131 (Geran-2)

Loitering Munition (Kamikaze Drone)Iran (supplied to Russia)
16,000+
estimated used
Range
1,500–2,500 km
Warhead
30–50 kg HE
Platform
Ground mobile launcher
Intercept rate
~75–80%
Power substationsThermal power plantsUrban infrastructure

Used en masse — hundreds per night in large waves. Cheap ($20K–$50K each). Overwhelms air defense through saturation. Russia reverse-engineered and began domestic production. By early 2026 over 16,000 launched in total.

Lancet-3 Loitering Munition

Loitering Munition (UAV)Russia (ZALA Aero)
3,500+
estimated used
Range
40–70 km
Warhead
3 kg shaped charge
Platform
Ground mobile launcher
Intercept rate
~40–50%
Artillery systemsAir defense radarArmor vehicles

Most effective Russian tactical drone. Destroyed hundreds of Ukrainian artillery pieces. Has AI-guided terminal targeting. Significantly changed frontline dynamics from 2023.

Orlan-10 / Merlin-VR

Surveillance / Artillery Correction DroneRussia
4,000+
estimated used
Range
120 km (radio)
Warhead
None (reconnaissance)
Platform
Vehicle-mounted catapult
Intercept rate
~50%
Artillery adjustmentFrontline reconnaissanceEW support

Used primarily for reconnaissance and artillery fire correction. Contains foreign (Chinese, Japanese) electronics — highlighted supply chain vulnerabilities.

Major Strike Waves (selected)

DateMissilesDronesIntercepted
Oct 10, 202284–56
Nov 15, 2022100–73
Dec 5, 202270–60
Jan 26, 2023552447
Mar 9, 202381874
Oct 19, 2023333055
Dec 14, 2023108873
Mar 22, 2024604085
Apr 11, 202457–42
Jun 1, 2024534781
Sep 4, 2024426086
Nov 17, 202412090163
Mar 5, 202565110148
Oct 28, 202598130188

Selected major documented waves — not a complete list.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many missiles has Russia fired at Ukraine?
Russia has fired over 5,200 cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine since February 2022, in addition to 16,000+ Shahed loitering munitions. Major strike campaigns targeted power plants, railway hubs, military bases, and city centers across all of Ukraine's territory.
What air defense system is most effective against Russian missiles?
The US-supplied Patriot PAC-3 is Ukraine's most capable system, able to intercept ballistic missiles including Russia's Kinzhal hypersonic missile. NASAMS (US/Norway) and IRIS-T SLM (Germany) provide effective coverage against cruise missiles. Ukraine operates a layered multi-system network considered the most complex active air defense outside NATO territory.
Does Russia have hypersonic missiles?
Russia uses the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched hypersonic missile, claimed to fly at Mach 10. Starting in April 2023, Ukraine's Patriot systems began successfully intercepting Kinzhals — disproving Russian claims that it was "unstoppable." Hypersonic speed does not make missiles immune to modern air defense.
What is the Shahed-136 drone?
The Shahed-136 is an Iranian-designed one-way attack drone (loitering munition) that Russia calls "Geran-2." It flies at ~185 km/h and carries an 18 kg warhead. Russia uses them in saturating waves of 50–150+ drones to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses and exhaust interceptor missile stocks.
Can Russian missiles reach western Ukraine?
Yes. Russia's Kh-101 cruise missile has a stated range of ~5,500 km, and Kalibr sea-launched cruise missiles reach 1,500+ km. All of Ukraine — including Lviv and other far-western cities — is within range of Russia's missile arsenal. Russia has struck targets as close as 50 km from the Polish border.

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