In brief: Russia can produce more than 200 cruise and ballistic missiles a month despite international sanctions, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Its assessment details stockpiles, production targets and technical problems affecting several missile types.
Russia held up to 700 ballistic missiles and several thousand cruise missiles of various types as of October 2026, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, which said Moscow continues to expand production despite international sanctions.
The agency, known as HUR, estimated that Russia’s defense industry has the capacity to manufacture more than 200 cruise and ballistic missiles each month, including up to 110 ballistic missiles.
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Russia develops upgraded system
Russia has approximately 115 Iskander-M 9M723 ballistic missiles and produces about 65 a month, meeting its production target, HUR said.
Russia is also developing an upgraded missile system with a projected range of 550–700 kilometers. Stocks of RM-48U missiles for S-400 air defense systems were estimated at about 400, with monthly production reaching roughly 40 missiles.
Oniks and Zircon stockpiles
Russia’s inventory of 3M55 Oniks anti-ship missiles exceeds 600, including upgraded variants. According to the agency, versions intended for strikes against ground targets have been fitted with more powerful warheads and given greater range. Russian manufacturers produced more than 55 Oniks missiles during a seven-month period in 2026.
Russia also holds more than 120 3M22 Zircon missiles, the agency said. Production remains comparatively limited, with more than 30 manufactured over seven months of the year.
Kinzhal production reportedly halted
Production of Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles has been suspended because of accuracy problems. The agency said Russia had redirected the manufacturing resources previously used for Kinzhals toward other ballistic weapons.
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Kh-101 output faces technical problems
Kh-101 cruise missiles remain one of Russia’s principal weapons for large-scale missile attacks. Monthly production targets exceed 80 missiles, with some manufacturers surpassing their assigned quotas, HUR said.
But the agency also reported technical defects, including problems with missiles separating from the aircraft carrying them. Some newly manufactured missiles have had to be returned to factories for repairs, it said. Russia’s stockpile of 3M14 Kalibr cruise missiles exceeds 450, with factories producing approximately 29 a month.
The agency said a substantial share of newly manufactured weapons is being placed in strategic reserve, including for future replenishment of naval arsenals.
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