https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/isw-assesses-ukraine-s-new-strategy-of-striking-russian-aircraft-carrying-kinzhal-missilesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/isw-assesses-ukraine-s-new-strategy-of-striking-russian-aircraft-carrying-kinzhal-missileshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/isw-assesses-ukraine-s-new-strategy-of-striking-russian-aircraft-carrying-kinzhal-missiles#u45052Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:20:26 +0000Ukraine is shifting its strategy to target Russian aircraft that carry Kinzhal missiles while developing domestic ballistic missile technology. A former Ukrainian defense minister stated that Kyiv could hit Russia with these home-grown missiles within months. This effort is part of what the former minister describes as a technological war against Russia. Ukraine intends to showcase its ballistic technology at a defense exhibition in Denmark as it expands its strike capabilities to reach deeper into Russian territory.Why it mattersThe Kinzhal is a high-speed missile that has been difficult for