Event Brief
Ukrainian ballistic missiles seen as key to Russia rethink
Filed: Jun 19, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Summary: Military experts and officials say only ballistic missiles can push Russia to reconsider its war objectives.
WHO: Military experts and officials
WHAT: Experts and officials say ballistic missiles are the only option that could force Russia to reconsider its war objectives.
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Ukrainian drone attacks have achieved breakthroughs, but ballistic missiles are seen as necessary to change Russia's war objectives.
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