Russia has upgraded its Iskander ballistic missiles, reportedly giving them the ability to hit targets with pinpoint accuracy and change their trajectory in the final seconds of flight.
According to the "Telegraph", the modern missiles are now equipped with optical guidance systems and advanced radars, which allow them to identify targets, adjust their flight path and overcome Ukrainian electronic warfare systems.
Military strategist Mauro Gili of the Berlin Herti School says the technology addresses one of the traditional limitations of ballistic missiles: accuracy in the final phase of flight.
The upgraded missiles are reportedly being used against strategic bridges in Kiev, although completely destroying the capital's major bridges remains a difficult task due to their significant structural strength.
But bridges are only one part of the broader strategy. The newspaper also reports that Russia seeks to split Ukraine's power grid into isolated parts, disrupting the ability to transfer electricity between regions.
The consequences are already being felt in Kyiv, especially in the Left Bank, where it is reported that some residents only receive electricity for two hours a day, while the heating and water supplies are also affected.
According to the Telegraph, the broader aim is to put further pressure on Ukrainian industry, including its military production capabilities.