In January, russia fired 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine, highest monthly total on record

Illustrative photo: telegram/Defense Forces of the South of Ukraine

In January 2026, the aggressor country russia fired 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Defense, this is the highest monthly figure during the war.

It is noted that the most effective means of countering ballistics is PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems.

"Therefore, the Ministry of Defense is working to accelerate the supply of missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot, the most effective anti-aircraft missile system in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In particular, during the recent Ramstein, an agreement was reached on the urgent delivery of missiles from the warehouses of European partners," the statement said.

Also, during the full-scale war, the Patriot has destroyed almost all known air targets. Among them are supersonic Su-34 fighter-bombers, strategic cruise missiles Kh-101, Kh-555, Kalibr, Kh-47M2 Kinzhal air-ballistic missiles, state-of-the-art Zircon hypersonic missiles, etc.

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On the night of February 3, the aggressor country russia carried out a record-breaking strike against Ukraine in terms of ballistic missile use.

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