As of January 2024, Russia produces approximately 115-130 strategic missiles and 100-115 missiles of operational-tactical class. The production levels have not increased in recent months, according to Major General Vadim Skibitsky, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.
"They couldn't significantly increase these volumes. Currently, the maximum figures remain the same (as in October of the previous year) - around 115-130 strategic missiles. However, these numbers may vary depending on the month. The production rate depends on the capacity utilization, components availability, as many components, such as those in Kh-101, 'Kinzhal,' and 'Kalibr,' are of foreign production," he stated.
According to Skibitsky, Russia has suffered significant losses due to its enterprises involved in supplying components being under international sanctions.
"And with their counterparts, they cannot meet their own needs. Moreover, for example, in December, they did not produce certain types of missiles at all - there was a zero indicator - both planned and actual," he added.
Skibitsky noted that currently, the Russians are trying to maintain a certain strategic reserve, typically around 30% of their existing stockpiles.
"A clear example is that since mid-September, the Russians have not used either the Kh-101 or the 'Kalibr.' There was an accumulation of these missiles. Moreover, we clearly understand that everything produced is immediately deployed to the battlefield. Speaking of released cruise missiles, products of the third and fourth quarters were recorded during the attacks. This once again indicates that their reserves are not very large, and what is produced is immediately used against our country," added the Main Intelligence Directorate representative.
As reported by Skibitsky, the entire lineup - X-31, X-35, X-29, X-59 - is mostly produced using Russian components.
"Moreover, these missiles belong to a completely different class - they are not strategic. These are guided aviation missiles. Accordingly, the targets for which they can be applied are also different. These missiles - X-31 and X-59 - are primarily aimed at air defense assets, at our radar stations that need to be hit before or during mass strikes," explained the GUR representative.
When evaluating production, Skibitsky noted that it depends on the type of missile.
"Unfortunately, they have the capacity to produce 100-115 missiles of this operational-tactical class (such as X-31, X-59, etc.)," he added.
