Each week, we'll share with you some of the most compelling numbers in our studies.
3,000 miles
A new circularly disposed antenna array at Bejucal, a signals intelligence facility in Cuba likely supported by China, could offer a significantly enhanced capability to monitor air and maritime activity in and around the United States up to 3,000 miles away.
SOURCE: "At the Doorstep: A Snapshot of New Activity at Cuban Spy Sites" by CSIS's Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Aidan Powers-Riggs, and Joseph S. Bermudez, Jr.
10.64 missiles
Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine War on February 24, 2022, an average of 10.64 cruise and ballistic missiles have been launched by Russia per day, with a median of 3 and a maximum of 127 in a single day.
SOURCE: "Operational Fires in the Age of Punishment" by CSIS's Benjamin Jensen and Jose M. Macias III.
$72.7 billion
Losses attributed to wartime damage to Ukraine's agricultural sector are estimated at $72.7 billion, due principally to reduced or foregone agricultural production since the start of the war.
SOURCE: "Ceasefire Talks: What’s at Stake for Ukraine’s Agriculture Sector and Global Food Security?" by CSIS's Caitlin Welsh, Emma Dodd, and Joseph Glauber.
70 percent
Once a global hub for zinc processing, the United States now lacks sufficient refining capacity, importing over 70 percent of its refined zinc.
SOURCE: "Rebuilding U.S. Zinc Capacity in an Era of Global Competition" by CSIS's Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz.
By the Numbers is composed weekly by Lauren Adler and the External Relations team.
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