Russia is struggling to meet its defense orders for one of its main air-launched cruise missiles due to component shortages caused by sanctions, according to Kyiv.

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (GUR) released data which outlined Russia's problems in producing the Kinzhal Kh-59M2 missile which is critical for its war effort.

Newsweek has contacted the Russian defense ministry for comment.

Why It Matters

Kh-59 missiles are air-to-surface systems designed to strike ground and naval targets and they have often been used in tandem with Shahed drones by Russia to wreak havoc on Ukrainian infrastructure.

Kyiv's claims that Moscow is struggling to produce them because of a lack of components reinforces the argument that continued sanctions targeting lower-tier suppliers could further redu

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