WorldZelensky reveals Ukraine operation hunting Russian ballistic missile launchers

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine struck a Russian Iskander ballistic missile launcher near the border on Aug. 22 and has begun operations to locate other Russian launch systems, offering an alternative as Kyiv faces a severe shortage of interceptors. Ukraine is also considering changes to its mobilization system, including possible revisions to the draft age, after financial incentives failed to significantly improve recruitment.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-23 18:33Original