Ukraine Will Stop Releasing Detailed Data on Russian Missile Attacks
The Ukrainian Air Force stated on the 12th local time that it will stop publishing detailed data regarding Russian ballistic missile attacks. It is reported that due to a shortage of air defense missiles and other reasons, the Ukrainian military is struggling to cope with the increasingly intense airstrikes from Russia.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuri Ignat posted on social media that the military leadership has decided to make some adjustments to the daily reports regarding Russia's large-scale attacks, no longer disclosing the specific number of missiles launched by Russia at Ukraine, those intercepted or suppressed by Ukraine, and those that missed their targets. Real-time alerts will remain unchanged, and the Ukrainian military will continue to publish overall data on missiles launched by Russia.
Ignat stated that Russia launched more than 450 various missiles at Ukraine in July, nearly 200 of which were ballistic missiles. Generally speaking, ballistic missiles are faster and harder to intercept than cruise missiles or drones, requiring advanced missile defense systems like the "Patriot" to shoot them down.
Since the large-scale military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran at the end of February this year, a significant number of "Patriot" interceptors have been consumed, leading to a substantial reduction in the same type of missiles supplied to Ukraine by the U.S. and its allies. Ukrainian President Zelensky recently posted on social media that the number of air defense missiles provided to Ukraine by Western allies this year is only one-third of the amount during the same period in 2025.
It is reported that recently, Russia has further intensified its airstrikes on Ukraine, with large-scale missile attacks occurring almost weekly. The Ukrainian Air Force stated on the 5th via social media that in the latest Russian airstrike, the Russian military launched a total of 28 missiles at Ukraine, but not a single one was intercepted by the Ukrainian air defense system.
The Ukrainian Air Force announced on July 12 that it will cease publishing detailed data on Russian missile strikes due to air defense missile shortages and intensified Russian airstrikes. In July, Russia launched over 450 missiles against Ukraine, with nearly 200 being ballistic missiles. Recent attacks have seen Ukraine's air defense systems fail to intercept any missiles, highlighting the challenges faced by Ukrainian forces amid reduced support from Western allies.
- Ukraine Air Force will stop publishing detailed data on Russian missile strikes.
- In July, Russia launched over 450 missiles against Ukraine, including nearly 200 ballistic missiles.
- Ukraine's air defense systems failed to intercept any missiles during a recent attack where 28 missiles were launched.
- Western allies have provided significantly fewer air defense missiles to Ukraine this year compared to previous years.
- The frequency of Russian missile strikes has increased, with large-scale attacks occurring almost weekly.