The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have shot down many high-mars rockets, with nearly 11 per day on average, starting from May 19th. While this number is hard to verify, it suggests that high-mars rockets are still being used. If we assume the numbers are accurate, it means over 3,600 high-mars gmlrs rockets have been fired since Ukraine started receiving them.

High-mars rockets have a long range, but they are likely to be used from a safe distance, making them harder to identify and target. The Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) is another weapon capable of gliding, but it’s been largely absent from the news. This lack of success is partly due to Russia’s improved air defense capabilities and the flat, open terrain in Ukraine, which makes it difficult to hide from radar. The fact that Russia’s spy satellites are outdated, with a resolution of around 50 centimeters, is another reason for the lack of success.

The war has changed, with Ukraine’s successful logisticians, relying on trucks to transport supplies, which has strained Russia’s ability to react in time. The Ukrainian government has not provided details on the weapons used, but high-mars remain an essential part of their arsenal. The question remains as to why Russia has not been able to destroy a single high-mars vehicle, despite claiming to have done so. The answer lies in Russia’s limited intelligence gathering capabilities, with a resolution of around 50 centimeters, which is nowhere near the level of the US or European satellites. The struggle between Ukraine and Russia will continue, with high-mars potentially playing a key role in the war.