Russia Launches Largest Iskander-M Missile Strike of 2025
Russia conducted its largest strike of Iskander-M missiles against Ukraine this year, targeting energy infrastructure across multiple regions.
According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia fired a record number of Iskander-M ballistic missiles at Ukraine in an overnight assault on October 16.
- Previous record: 14 missiles, recorded on May 24 and October 10.
- Total aerial weapons used: 357.
- Breakdown: 320 strike drones, 37 missiles, 28 ballistic missiles.
The heaviest strikes were directed at Poltava and Kharkiv regions, with 26 Iskander-M ballistic missiles launched from occupied Crimea, Kursk, and Voronezh regions.
No comment from Russia on the attack.
Author summary: Russia launches massive missile strike on Ukraine.