Russia has about 75 Kinzhal missiles so it changes tactics of strikes – military intelligence

“As for Kinzhal missiles, their reserve is currently around 75 units. The Russians value these missiles very much not only because of their relatively small number but also because, according to our calculations, the enemy can produce no more than six units per month – at least that is what their plan provides," Vadym Skibitsky, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine told RBC-Ukraine in an interview.

According to him, due to limited stocks and production of certain types of missiles, Ukraine’s military intelligence sees how the tactics of Russian strikes are changing.

"First of all, it is about alternating different classes of missiles. Second, the Russians are now more carefully selecting their targets and paying considerable attention to determining the flight paths of cruise missiles and UAVs in order to overcome our air defense systems. Third, they began to make decisions about strikes more quickly," Skibitsky said.

He added that the Russian Federation was learning and starting to apply new approaches and tactics.

"And most likely, now the Russians are changing the method of selecting targets in our territory. The enemy is now studying our energy facilities, looking for their vulnerable places, and the location of our air defense systems. The Russians will analyze all this in order to choose the optimal routes for the launches," said the representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence.

According to him, the tactics and approach of the strikes will depend on how methodically and correctly Russia will identify critical objects for Ukraine.

"We, for our part, will do everything possible to protect our facilities, detect preparations for strikes in a timely manner and, accordingly, give recommendations to our energy companies to prevent serious destruction," Skibitsky stressed.