Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, stated that Russia has been accumulating Kalibr cruise missiles and may use them soon to attack Ukraine.
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Russia has been accumulating Kalibr cruise missiles for a long time, which it can use to attack Ukraine.
The Russians have not attacked the Ukrainian energy sector for more than a year.
Kalibr missiles are absolutely ready for use.
Kalibr missiles are less effective than the Kh-101 cruise missile.
The number of Kh-101s has decreased significantly and Kalibr will likely be used in the near future.
Russia has been building up a stockpile of Kalibr cruise missiles and may strike Ukraine with them soon
Russia has been using Kh-101 cruise missiles as they're considered more effective than Kalibrs
The number of Kh-101s has significantly decreased, and Russia is stocking up on Kalibrs for future attacks
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:04.716Z
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