Russia has Stockpiled more than 500 Powerful Missiles for Ukraine
Russia has stockpiled more than 500 powerful missiles—what could their next action be? The Russian military, with its rapid arms production, is reported to have at least 200 operational Kh-101 cruise missiles and no less than 300 Iskander-M long-range ballistic missiles ready for use. Lieutenant General Skibitskyi, Deputy Chief of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, noted in a recent statement to the Ukrainian press the alarming number of missiles that can hit deep within Ukraine.
In his comments, the general stressed the urgent nature of the situation, revealing that intelligence indicates Russia's military-industrial complex is not only maintaining a high output of long-range guided munitions but has also significantly increased it. This worrying trend was confirmed for the Ukrainian General Staff by the Center for Countering Disinformation, a body operating under Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. Experts from this agency noted that Russian military leaders now have a formidable missile inventory capable of executing extensive strikes on Ukrainian military sites and critical energy infrastructure.
Evidence supporting Ukraine's assertions is visible in Russia's recent activities. Moscow has notably intensified coordinated assaults on Ukrainian infrastructure, utilizing drones, cruise missiles, and Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
A notable instance of this escalation occurred on November 28, when Russia executed an attack involving seven Tu-95MS strategic bombers. According to RNC-Ukraine, this mass strike resulted in extensive destruction and disruption, targeting critical energy facilities across various regions. Attacks by Tu-95MS bombers launching cruise and Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea caused detonations in cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Sumy, leading to widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands, particularly in Volyn and Rivne.
Infrastructure destruction in areas like Lviv, Odesa, and Sumy resulted in ruined homes, disrupted transportation, and thousands left without electricity or water. Emergency teams rushed to restore services, while residents sought shelter in makeshift support centers.
The stockpiling of over 500 advanced missiles—including 200 Kh-101 cruise missiles and at least 300 Iskander-M ballistic missiles—raises significant questions about Moscow's future strategic moves. This accumulation, along with increased missile production, hints at preparations for extended, high-intensity operations. Examining this situation reveals several troubling possibilities for Ukraine that could also have wider implications for NATO and global security.
One likely next step for Russia could involve intensifying missile attacks on Ukraine's vital infrastructure. In recent months, Moscow has clearly aimed at systematically eroding Ukraine’s energy grid and logistical systems, especially as winter approaches.
The ongoing use of Kh-101 and Kalibr missiles, paired with the precision and destructive power of Iskander-M missiles, may serve to plunge Ukraine into sustained power outages, further taxing its civilian population and harming public morale.