Russia's Escalation Strategy: A Desperate Bid for Control Russia's military campaign in Ukraine has reached new heights in the past month, with missile attacks increasing to unprecedented levels.
According to Ukrainian Air Force data, Russian forces launched 381 missiles in July, averaging over 12 per day. This marks both the highest monthly total and daily rate since Moscow's full scale invasion began.
The shift towards using missiles is not merely a matter of convenience or necessity but rather a deliberate choice aimed at maximizing damage and disruption.