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Ukraine strikes Russian missile launchers, air defense systems in Bryansk Oblast, General Staff says
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces targeted two Iskander missile launchers and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Russia's Bryansk Oblast between Nov. 6 and 7, with damage to the Iskander systems still being assessed.
- The Iskander-M is a key Russian ballistic missile, and since early 2026, Russia has launched over 500 ballistic missiles against Ukraine, producing more than 200 cruise and ballistic missiles monthly.
- Russia launched 36 ballistic missiles overnight on Nov. 6-7, primarily targeting Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast, striking critical infrastructure including substations linked to nuclear power plants.
- Ukraine's military intelligence highlights a shortage of Russian air defense systems protecting military sites, with some airfields reportedly lacking any air defense coverage.
- The Kyiv Independent has not independently verified the reported Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
