Russia reportedly fields longer-range Iskander-1000 (9M723-2) SRBM

Ukraine’s GUR claims Russia used an updated Iskander ballistic missile (9M723-2/“Iskander-1000”) with extended range up to ~550 km versus ~390 km for earlier 9M723-1. If accurate, deeper launch areas become viable, complicating Ukraine’s pre-launch hunt/strike campaign and stressing air-defense interception timelines and coverage.