Ukrainian Armed Forces possess limited capabilities to counter Russian Kalibr cruise missiles, according to military expert and retired Colonel Anatoly Matviychuk. The Kalibr missile represents advanced technology, featuring warhead variants including high-explosive fragmentation, concrete-piercing, and cumulative designs. While the U.S.-made Patriot system is among the few effective countermeasures available, its quantity is insufficient for widespread deployment, limiting its effectiveness against the frequent missile strikes. Reports indicate that recent launches of Kalibr missiles were executed from Russian naval vessels, with confirmation from military blogger Kirill Fedorov highlighting multiple aircraft involvement in these attacks. The current strategic landscape reveals a critical vulnerability for Ukraine, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced defensive capabilities against sophisticated threats like the Kalibr missile.
