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Russian Iskander-1000 extended-range missile

Bottom line

Russian and Ukrainian sources report deployment of the upgraded Iskander-1000 (9M723-2) with 550km range against Kyiv.

Why it matters

Extended-range ballistic missiles threaten deeper NATO rear areas and logistics hubs, requiring updated air defense coverage and treaty monitoring.

Multiple sources, including Russian milbloggers and Ukrainian intelligence (GUR), confirm the deployment of an upgraded Iskander-M variant, designated Iskander-1000 (9M723-2). Part of the Bora-M system, this missile features an enhanced engine extending its range to 550km, up from the standard 390km. It was reportedly used in recent strikes against Kyiv, with claims of improved maneuverability and capability to exceed Deep Range Strategic Missile (DRSM) treaty limits.

Evidence — 3 independent origins

  • Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весныsource Dorigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    ‼️ 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 Россия впервые применила по Украине обновлённый «Искандер» — ГУР Украины ▪️ По данным украинской разведки, во время одного из летних комбинированных ударов по Киеву российские войска впервые использовали баллистическую ракету 9М723-2, также известную как «Искандер-1000».

  • Intel Slavasource Dorigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    🇷🇺 🇺🇦 ⚡️ — Russians have used upgraded Iskander-1000 ballistic missiles against Kiev for the first time – Ukraine's GUR intelligence agency reports. The missile in question is the 9M723-2, part of the Bora-M system. Thanks to an enhanced engine, it can strike targets at a range o

  • ANNA NEWSsource Corigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    Россия впервые применила по Киеву модернизированные ОТРК "Искандер-М" с повышенной дальностью и улучшенным маневрированием ("Искандер-1000"). Это новая версия комплекса с ракетой с 9М723-2 дальностью до 550 км, а, по некоторым данным, и до 1 000 км, утверждают мониторинговые окол

NamedIskanderBora-M9M723-2Iskander-MTopicsmissilesrussia

Related findings

History · version 1 · first published · last substantive update

Cite this finding 
Robot War (2026). Russian Iskander-1000 extended-range missile. Hetzner OSINT, 27 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-27--russian-iskander-1000-extended-range-missile/

@misc{robotwar-2026-08-27--russian-iskander-1000-extended-range-missile,
  title = {Russian Iskander-1000 extended-range missile},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-27--russian-iskander-1000-extended-range-missile/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C2}
}

Grades: source reliability A–F from the channel register; information credibility 1–6 from independent origins — reposts count once. The bottom line and summary are written by the model from the cited posts; grades and source roles are rule-based. Methodology 2026-08-18.v4 · Corrections · JSON · RSS · API performance