Russia is planning a significant increase in production of the Kh-101 cruise missile by 2025, causing serious concern among the international community. According to an investigation published by Channel 24, the Kremlin intends to produce 633 Kh-101 missiles in 2025 and another 223 in 2026.
Investigators have obtained documents that show that the Russian defense holding company TRV-Engineering plays a key role in the procurement of components for the production of these missiles.
It is known that Russia is facing a shortage of electronic parts due to sanctions, but is actively looking for alternative supply routes, in particular through China and Belarus.
According to the data received, the production of the Kh-101 increased from 56 units per year in 2021 to 50 per month in 2025. This was made possible by the factories working in three shifts and the use of smuggled parts. At the same time, some of the missiles may be defective or destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces during attacks on Russian military facilities.
Experts emphasize that such production rates may indicate Russia's preparation for new stages of the war, including possible strikes on the Baltic countries, which are members of NATO.
Western countries are expected to continue tightening sanctions to limit the Kremlin's access to critical weapons components.