# Russia increasingly using repurposed S-400 training missiles to bombard Ukraine, Reuters reports

https://mins.news/en/item/64628

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-18 17:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-increasingly-using-repurposed-s-400-training-missiles-to-bombard-ukraine-reuters-reports/

> Russia is increasingly firing repurposed S-400 training missiles at Ukrainian cities, Reuters reports, citing Ukrainian military analysts. Russia launched 87 RM48Us in July, up from 10 in June and 14 in May. The missiles are less accurate than purpose-built ballistic weapons but can still cause major damage while helping Russia preserve more valuable missile stocks.

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