Russia has modernized the Iskander ballistic missiles, giving them the ability to hit targets with high precision and change their trajectory in the last seconds of flight.
According to the "Telegraph", the upgraded missiles are now equipped with optical guidance systems and advanced radars, which allow them to identify targets, adjust their flight path and possibly overcome Ukrainian electronic warfare systems.
Military strategist Mauro Gili of the Herty School in Berlin points out that this technology solves one of the traditional problems of ballistic missiles: accuracy in the final phase of flight.
The upgraded missiles are reportedly being used to strike strategic bridges in Kyiv, although completely destroying the capital's main bridges remains a challenge due to their robust construction.
However, bridges are only part of a broader strategy. The publication also reports that Russia seeks to divide the Ukrainian energy grid into isolated segments, disrupting the possibility of power transmission between regions.
The effects are already felt in Kyiv, especially in the Left Bank, where some residents reportedly receive only two hours of electricity a day and also suffer from interruptions in the heating and water supply.
According to the Telegraph, the broader aim is to put further pressure on Ukrainian industry, including its defense industries.