The Russian military has more advanced and longer-range missiles compared to any Western equivalents provided to Ukraine, according to President Vladimir Putin.
During the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit held in Astana, Kazakhstan, Putin stated that Russia’s Iskander short-range ballistic missile system carries a similar payload to all three variants of the US-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) but has a greater range.
He remarked, “The new American PrSM (Precision Strike Missile) system does not surpass its Russian counterparts in terms of performance.”
Earlier this month, the US, UK, and France permitted Ukraine to utilize the long-range weapons they had previously supplied for strikes on internationally recognized Russian territory.
Putin emphasized, “We are fully aware of the relevant weapon systems our potential adversary possesses, their exact locations, and the quantities delivered to Ukraine, as well as those planned for future delivery.”
He asserted that “no amount of arms deliveries, even the most sophisticated, to Ukraine will alter the dynamics on the battlefield.”
Additionally, he highlighted that Russia significantly outpaces Ukraine’s Western allies in the production of long-range weaponry.
“In terms of the output of these missile systems, Russia’s production is ten times greater than the total output of all NATO countries combined, and it is expected to increase by another 25-30% next year,” Putin stated.
The president also mentioned that Russia’s arsenal includes Kalibr cruise missiles, along with Kinzhal and Zircon hypersonic missiles, which he claimed have no global equivalents in terms of their specifications. Their production is currently “in full swing” and is set to expand further.
Putin assured that in the coming years, new cutting-edge hypersonic systems would be incorporated into the country’s arsenal.
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