Russia Escalates Missile Pressure on Ukraine: “Calibre” Attacks and Ballistic Threats
On the night of June 29 to 30, Ukrainian defenders faced a new missile assault from Russia. Around 1:30 a.m., Russian military forces carried out a missile strike on Ukrainian territory from the Black Sea, using "Calibre" cruise missiles. Information about this launch spread quickly through monitoring public groups, which reported on the situation and warned of potential new attacks. According to sources within military circles and analytical groups, prior to the strike, Russian forces managed to deploy two missile carriers into the sea, each capable of launching up to seven "Calibre" missiles simultaneously, resulting in a total salvo of up to 14 missiles. This poses a serious threat to infrastructure and military targets in Ukraine, given the high accuracy and long range of these weapons. In addition to the use of cruise missiles, Ukrainian military sources received information about the possibility of ballistic missile launches from temporarily occupied Crimea. Such a scenario is causing concern among military leadership and analysts, as ballistic missiles can cause significant damage to vulnerable objects and civilian infrastructure. Immediately after the missile attack, the Ukrainian Air Force reported detecting fast-moving targets heading south, particularly in the Mykolaiv region. This indicates an escalation of enemy actions and attempts to cause maximum damage in a short period. Overall, the night attack further confirms that Russia continues to use various types of missile weapons to exert pressure and intimidate the Ukrainian people and military. Such tactics demonstrate the enemy’s high mobility and technological capabilities, complicating Ukraine’s missile defense efforts and the prevention of casualties. Ukraine is actively working to strengthen its air defense by deploying modern systems and increasing cooperation with allies. At the same time, these nocturnal missile strikes underscore the need for constant vigilance and maintaining the combat morale of the Ukrainian population and armed forces. The entire world is watching the situation closely, reaffirming Ukraine’s determination to defend its independence and territorial integrity in the face of new challenges.