Russia successfully tests new hypersonic Tsirkon missile
4 years, 2 months ago

Russia successfully tests new hypersonic Tsirkon missile

Al Jazeera  

Russia says it has successfully tested a new hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile in a move hailed by President Vladimir Putin as a “great event” for the country. The military said on Wednesday that the Tsirkon missile was fired from the Admiral Gorshkov frigate in the White Sea on Tuesday morning in the Russian Arctic and successfully hit its target. Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian military’s General Staff, told Putin – who turned 68 on Wednesday – that it was the first time the missile had successfully struck a target at sea. Gerasimov said the missile hit its target 450 kilometres away in the Barents Sea and reached a speed of Mach 8 – eight times the speed of sound.

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Putin challenges the West to a 'high-tech missile DUEL': President suggests giving advance notice of a hypersonic Oreshnik attack to see 'if they can stop it in time' during annual news conference
5 days, 15 hours ago

Putin challenges the West to a 'high-tech missile DUEL': President suggests giving advance notice of a hypersonic Oreshnik attack to see 'if they can stop it in time' during annual news conference

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has challenged the West to a 'high-tech missile duel' as the Russian president suggests he might give advance notice of a hypersonic missile attack to see if the West can stop it. During his annual news conference and call-in show, Putin mockingly challenged Ukraine's western allies to a 'high-tech duel', suggesting that Moscow could give advance notice of …

Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says
1 week, 1 day ago

Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says

Hindustan Times  

By Lidia Kelly Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says -Russia is boosting its ballistic arsenal with new strategic missile systems, plans maximum-range launches and may increase testing in response to growing external threats, a senior Russian military commander said on Monday. In a clear warning that Russia will respond if it deems its …

Russia deploys hypersonic Oreshnik missile for first time: Its key capabilities
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia deploys hypersonic Oreshnik missile for first time: Its key capabilities

India Today  

The silent black-and-white surveillance camera video of the Russian missile attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was brief but chilling: Six huge fireballs pierced the darkness and slammed into the ground at astonishing speed. Putin said the missile was called the “Oreshnik” — Russian for “hazelnut tree.” A look at the weapon, how it fits into Moscow’s battle plan …

Russia conducts hypersonic missile drills in eastern Mediterranean amid Syrian rebel offensive
3 weeks ago

Russia conducts hypersonic missile drills in eastern Mediterranean amid Syrian rebel offensive

Firstpost  

Russia’s army on Tuesday said that it had launched hypersonic missiles during naval and air force drills in the eastern Mediterranean that comes as its ally Syria loses ground to Islamist rebels An aerial view shows Russian Navy frigate Admiral Golovko during military drills conducted in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Reuters Russia’s army on Tuesday said that …

What do we know about Putin’s ‘experimental’ ballistic missile?
1 month ago

What do we know about Putin’s ‘experimental’ ballistic missile?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vladimir Putin has claimed Moscow …

Putin: Russia to Use Experimental Missile Again After Ukraine Strike
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1 month ago

Putin: Russia to Use Experimental Missile Again After Ukraine Strike

Deccan Chronicle  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia will continue to use an experimental missile after it was employed in a strike against Ukraine. The announcement came following reports of a powerful missile attack launched by Russia, which targeted Ukrainian infrastructure. The missile, which has been described as a new, advanced weapon, is believed to be part of Russia's strategy …

Vladimir Putin pledges more ‘Oreshnik’ ballistic missile strikes amid Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Will continue depending on…’
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1 month ago

Vladimir Putin pledges more ‘Oreshnik’ ballistic missile strikes amid Russia-Ukraine war: ‘Will continue depending on…’

Live Mint  

President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Russia will continue to test its newly developed Oreshnik hypersonic missile in combat conditions, with a stock of missiles ready for use. The missile, which was used for the first time in an attack on Ukraine, is a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with Russia stating that the missile's deployment was prompted by …

Russia will keep testing new ‘Oreshnik’ missile, Putin says
1 month ago

Russia will keep testing new ‘Oreshnik’ missile, Putin says

CNN  

CNN — President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia will continue to test and start mass-producing the hypersonic ballistic missile that it fired at Ukraine Thursday. Putin’s comments come a day after Russia fired the “Oreshnik” missile – which contains multiple warheads – at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, saying in a video …

After striking Ukraine with Oreshnik missile, Putin orders continued tests, serial production of weapon
1 month ago

After striking Ukraine with Oreshnik missile, Putin orders continued tests, serial production of weapon

Firstpost  

A day after firing hypersonic missile on Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that Moscow would carry out more tests of Oreshnik missile in “combat conditions” and ordered its serial production A day after firing hypersonic missile on Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that Moscow would carry out more …

Putin Says Russia Fired Ballistic Missile At Ukraine, Warns 'More Could Follow'
1 month ago

Putin Says Russia Fired Ballistic Missile At Ukraine, Warns 'More Could Follow'

ABP News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow struck a Ukrainian military facility with a new medium-range, hypersonic ballistic missile, known as "Oreshnik" and warned that more could follow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called out the use of the new missile saying it amounted to a "clear and severe escalation" in the war and called for strong worldwide condemnation. Initially, Kyiv …

Russia sends ballistic warning
1 month ago

Russia sends ballistic warning

ABC  

Luke Siddham-Dundon: Russia has again sent a strong warning to Ukraine's nuclear-powered backers. Kathleen O'Connor: In Ukraine's south-east, the city of Dnipro has become a testing ground for a new Russian weapon. But later, in a televised address, Russia's President Vladimir Putin claimed it was a new medium-range non-nuclear hypersonic missile. Kathleen O'Connor: It comes after the US and UK …

Analysis: Russia’s nuclear-capable missile is a clear departure from the Cold War doctrine of deterrence
1 month ago

Analysis: Russia’s nuclear-capable missile is a clear departure from the Cold War doctrine of deterrence

CNN  

CNN — Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Thursday is the latest escalation in the Ukraine war. “To my knowledge, yes, it’s the first time MIRV has been used in combat,” Hans Kristensen, the director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, said. Video Ad Feedback Video appears to show the moment of impact …

Putin touts Russia’s new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO
1 month ago

Putin touts Russia’s new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO

Associated Press  

The new ballistic missile fired by Russia struck a military-industrial facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, but its real mission was delivering a deadly new message to NATO. Matthew Savill, director of military sciences at the Royal United Services Institute, noted that the missile used Thursday has a range “way beyond any of that seen in this conflict …

Vladimir Putin says Russia fired new mid-range ballistic missile at Ukraine
1 month ago

Vladimir Putin says Russia fired new mid-range ballistic missile at Ukraine

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin says a new "hypersonic" mid-range ballistic missile was used in an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. In a televised address, Mr Putin said Russia carried out "testing in combat conditions of one of the newest Russian mid-range missile systems". Russia claims Ukraine fired six US-made missiles at a Russian military facility Photo shows A …

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine
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1 month ago

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine

NPR  

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine toggle caption Latin America News Agency/Reuters KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a TV speech Thursday, warning that the Kremlin could use it against military installations of countries that have allowed Ukraine to use their missiles …

Russia spokesperson ordered on call to keep quiet on ICBM strike? Video is viral
1 month ago

Russia spokesperson ordered on call to keep quiet on ICBM strike? Video is viral

India Today  

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Thursday received a phone call in the middle of a press conference where she was allegedly instructed by her higher authorities to not speak about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by Moscow during an attack on Ukraine. In a theatrical presentation likely designed to strike fear into the hearts of naive …

Putin rehearses nuclear WAR: Russia gives terrifying glimpse of WW3 onset by testing missiles capable of unleashing 'massive nuclear strike'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin rehearses nuclear WAR: Russia gives terrifying glimpse of WW3 onset by testing missiles capable of unleashing 'massive nuclear strike'

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has staged a mock nuclear war, launching scores of missiles capable of unleashing a 'massive' strike in a stark warning to the West. The major new exercises spanned Russia, with Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launches from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the northwest to the Kura test range in Kamchatka in the far east. Nuclear-powered submarines, a …

Wave of Russian missiles pounds areas across Ukraine
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wave of Russian missiles pounds areas across Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Russia launched another barrage of hypersonic and cruise missiles against Ukrainian targets on Monday, striking near the front lines of fighting in the east as well as in central and western parts of the country, officials said. Unlike last winter, when the Kremlin’s forces targeted Ukraine’s power grid, Russia is now reportedly aiming at Kyiv’s defence industry. Russia fired 51 …

Putin oversaw test firing of ballistic missiles, says Kremlin | DETAILS
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin oversaw test firing of ballistic missiles, says Kremlin | DETAILS

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw ballistic missile drills remotely, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, which came hours after the country's move to revoke a key nuclear arms control treaty. “Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation Armed Forces Vladimir Putin led a training exercise that involved the forces and resources of the ground, sea and air components of Russia’s nuclear …

Putin announces successful test of nuclear-powered missile, warns to end policy on atomic bomb tests
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin announces successful test of nuclear-powered missile, warns to end policy on atomic bomb tests

India TV News  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that they have tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile adding that Moscow may end the ratification that it won't indulge in testing weapons involving atomic bombs. “We conducted the last successful test of the Burevestnik nuclear-powered global-range cruise missile,” Putin said without elaborating. Speaking on the possibility of revoking ban on atomic bomb tests, Putin …

Russia has tested a nuclear-powered missile and could revoke a global atomic test ban, Putin says
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia has tested a nuclear-powered missile and could revoke a global atomic test ban, Putin says

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia has successfully tested an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, while also warning that the country’s parliament could revoke its ratification of a treaty banning nuclear tests. Putin’s statement comes amid widespread concerns that Russia could move to resume nuclear tests to try to discourage the West from continuing to offer military support to …

North Korea's Kim views Russian nuclear-capable bombers, hypersonic missiles
1 year, 3 months ago

North Korea's Kim views Russian nuclear-capable bombers, hypersonic missiles

The Hindu  

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles and warships on September 16, accompanied by President Vladimir Putin's Defence Minister. A smiling Mr. Kim was greeted in Russia's Knevichi airfield, about 50 km miles from the Pacific city of Vladivostok, by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, who saluted Mr. Kim. The United States and South Korea fear …

Russia shows N Korea’s Kim hypersonic missiles, nuclear-capable bombers
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia shows N Korea’s Kim hypersonic missiles, nuclear-capable bombers

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader continues tour of Russia with visit to airbase where he inspected latest Russian missiles, bombers. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected Russia’s hypersonic “Kinzhal” missiles as well as strategic, nuclear-capable bombers in the latest stop on his tour of Russian space, military and other technological facilities in the country’s Far East, according to Russian-language news …

Ukraine punctures Russian pride, claims forces shot down volley of ‘unstoppable’ Kinzhal missiles
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine punctures Russian pride, claims forces shot down volley of ‘unstoppable’ Kinzhal missiles

Firstpost  

Ukraine claimed on Tuesday that it had destroyed six Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles in a single night, defying Moscow’s claims that this superweapon was virtually unstoppable. “It was exceptional in its density - the maximum number of attack missiles in the shortest period of time,” Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv’s city military administration, said on the Telegram messaging app. Six …

Russia says it test-fired anti-ship missiles in Sea of Japan
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia says it test-fired anti-ship missiles in Sea of Japan

Firstpost  

The Russian Defence Ministry said that two boats launched a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship about 100 kilometres away and the target was successfully hit. Moscow: Russia’s Defence Ministry says Moscow has test-fired anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan. The ministry said Tuesday that two boats launched a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship …

Russia test-fires supersonic anti-ship missiles against mock target in Sea of Japan
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia test-fires supersonic anti-ship missiles against mock target in Sea of Japan

ABC  

Russia's Defence Ministry says Moscow has test-fired anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan's Peter the Great Gulf. Key points: Russia said it launched the simulated attack on a mock warship using Moskit cruise missiles Japan does not plan to lodge a protest over the exercise but said it was "concerned" about Moscow's increasing military activities Russian bombers also flew …

Russia test-fires anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan, hitting mock target
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia test-fires anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan, hitting mock target

LA Times  

A Russian naval vessel launches an anti-ship missile in the Sea of Japan. Russia test-fired anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday, with two boats launching a simulated missile attack on a mock enemy warship about 60 miles away. Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihiko Isozaki told a news conference later Tuesday that Tokyo …

Why would Russia use hypersonic missile to strike Ukraine?
1 year, 9 months ago

Why would Russia use hypersonic missile to strike Ukraine?

Associated Press  

The latest Russian missile barrage against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure has marked one of the largest such attacks in months. Ukraine’s military chief, Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, said that Russia launched 81 missiles and eight exploding Iranian-made Shahed drones in a barrage early Thursday, and Ukraine’s air defenses downed 34 missiles and four drones. Ukrainian air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat emphasized that …

Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles to train with Chinese, South African navies
1 year, 10 months ago

Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles to train with Chinese, South African navies

CNN  

CNN — A Russian warship armed with advanced hypersonic missiles completed a drill in the Atlantic Ocean, ahead of joint naval exercises with the Chinese and South African navies scheduled for next month, the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday. Russia’s Admiral Gorshkov frigate, armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles, practiced “delivering a missile strike against an enemy surface target,” the ship’s …

Putin's navy frigate simulates strike of terrifying hypersonic Zircon missile in the Atlantic
1 year, 10 months ago

Putin's navy frigate simulates strike of terrifying hypersonic Zircon missile in the Atlantic

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin's nuclear armed navy frigate has staged war games with a 'hypersonic missile launch' in the western Atlantic. Vladimir Putin's nuclear armed navy frigate has staged war games with a 'hypersonic missile launch' in the western Atlantic 'The electronic launch and the work by the shipborne combat team confirmed the missile system's designed characteristics demonstrated during preliminary and state …

Russia’s hypersonic missile-armed ship to patrol global seas
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia’s hypersonic missile-armed ship to patrol global seas

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sent a frigate armed with the country’s latest Zircon hypersonic missile on a trans-ocean cruise in a show of force as tensions with the West escalate over the war in Ukraine. Russia’s hypersonic weapons drive emerged as the U.S. has been working on its own Conventional Prompt Global Strike capability that envisions hitting an …

In show of force, Russia sends ship armed with hypersonic missiles into global waters
1 year, 11 months ago

In show of force, Russia sends ship armed with hypersonic missiles into global waters

LA Times  

A hypersonic cruise missile launches from the Russian naval frigate Admiral Gorshkov in the Barents Sea. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sent a frigate armed with the country’s latest Zircon hypersonic missile on a transoceanic cruise in a show of force as tensions with the West escalate over the war in Ukraine. Months before ordering the invasion of Ukraine, …

Putin puts warship armed with hypersonic missiles on combat duty
1 year, 11 months ago

Putin puts warship armed with hypersonic missiles on combat duty

Al Jazeera  

The Admiral Gorshkov frigate will sail to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Moscow says. Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed a frigate armed with hypersonic cruise missiles to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans in a show of military force as the war in Ukraine grinds on. “The ship is equipped with the latest hypersonic missile system – ‘Zircon’ – which …

Putin readies new hypersonic 20,000 mph Avangard 'meteorite' missile in new threat to the West
2 years ago

Putin readies new hypersonic 20,000 mph Avangard 'meteorite' missile in new threat to the West

Daily Mail  

Russia today revealed chilling new footage of its 'meteorite' hypersonic missile Avangard being readied for combat in yet another nuclear threat to the West. Pictured undergoing testing in 2019 Putin, pictured this week, has previously claimed the Avangard strikes 'like a meteorite' and is 'invincible' - unstoppable by any defence system Today's emplacement of the 20,000mph Avangard beast follows three …

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin observes country's nuclear strategic drills
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin observes country's nuclear strategic drills

India TV News  

Russia Ukraine war : Russian President Putin observed the launch of ballistic as well as cruise missiles on Wednesday amid tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict. The maneuvers followed Putin’s warning about his readiness to use “all means available” to fend off attacks on Russia’s territory in a clear reference to the country’s nuclear arsenals. The Russian nuclear …

Putin says Sarmat ballistic missile to be deployed by end of 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Putin says Sarmat ballistic missile to be deployed by end of 2022

Al Jazeera  

The Russian missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads and evading radar, was tested in April amid heightened tensions. The deployment will come as part of a larger build-up of Russia’s military, Putin said, adding that troops have already begun to receive S-500 air defence and missile defence systems “that have no match in the world”. “We will continue to develop …

Russia test-fires Zircon hypersonic missile: All you need to know
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia test-fires Zircon hypersonic missile: All you need to know

Live Mint  

The Russian navy on Saturday successfully test-fired a hypersonic Zircon cruise missile amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. The Defense Ministry said the Admiral Gorshkov frigate of the Northern Fleet in the White Sea launched the Zircon cruise missile in the Barents Sea, successfully hitting a practice target in the White Sea about 1,000 kilometers away. Russia has conducted previous …

Russia fires hypersonic missile capable of reaching target 600 miles away
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia fires hypersonic missile capable of reaching target 600 miles away

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia has successfully fired its …

Russia shows off military might during Zircon hypersonic cruise missile test launch at sea
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia shows off military might during Zircon hypersonic cruise missile test launch at sea

ABC  

Russia has successfully test-fired a hypersonic Zircon cruise missile over a distance of about 1,000 kilometres, the defence ministry says. Key points: Russia's defence ministry says the missile was fired from the Barents Sea and hit a target in the White Sea Hypersonic weapons can travel at nine times the speed of sound The launch was the latest in a …

Russia tests hypersonic missile Zircon amid Ukraine war
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia tests hypersonic missile Zircon amid Ukraine war

The Hindu  

Russian forces Saturday announced a latest successful test of their Zircon hypersonic cruise missile as Moscow steps up its Ukraine offensive. The missile was fired from the Admiral Gorshkov frigate stationed in the Barents Sea and “successfully hit” a target stationed 1,000 kilometres away in the White Sea in the Arctic, the defence ministry said. The frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" has …

Russian officer: Missile to carry several hypersonic weapons
2 years, 8 months ago

Russian officer: Missile to carry several hypersonic weapons

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — A new Russian intercontinental ballistic missile is capable of carrying several hypersonic weapons, a senior Russian military officer said Sunday. Col. Gen. Sergei Karakayev, the commander of the Russian military’s Strategic Missile Forces, said in televised remarks that the new Sarmat ICBM is designed to carry several Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles. Russia’s Defense Ministry said the Sarmat was …

Russian officer: Missile to carry several hypersonic weapons
2 years, 8 months ago

Russian officer: Missile to carry several hypersonic weapons

The Independent  

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Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls world's best | WATCH
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls world's best | WATCH

India Today  

In a show of strength two months into its assault on Ukraine, Russia test-launched a new nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile which President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday would make Moscow's enemies stop and think. Announcing the invasion eight weeks ago, Putin made a pointed reference to Russia's nuclear forces and warned the West that any attempt to get in its …

Russia fires new intercontinental ballistic missile amid rising tensions with West
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia fires new intercontinental ballistic missile amid rising tensions with West

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin says a new intercontinental ballistic missile being tested will make the West "think twice" before harbouring aggressive intentions. Key points: The Sarmat launch comes at a moment of extreme tension over the war in Ukraine Vladimir Putin boasts says the ICBM can evade missile defences The missile test follows years of design and funding delays The …

Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile, Putin has message for foes
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile, Putin has message for foes

Hindustan Times  

Russia said on Wednesday it has successfully tested its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile - a strategic weapon President Vladimir Putin said had no analogues elsewhere and would provide food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia amid the ongoing war with Ukraine, reported news agency Reuters. "I congratulate you on the successful launch of the Sarmat intercontinental …

Sarmat: Russian missile will make enemies think twice, says Putin
2 years, 8 months ago

Sarmat: Russian missile will make enemies think twice, says Putin

Al Jazeera  

The Sarmat is a new heavy intercontinental ballistic missile that Russia is expected to deploy with 10 or more warheads on each. Russia successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile with President Vladimir Putin boasting the nuclear-capable projectile will make Moscow’s enemies “think twice”. “This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure the …

Hypersonic missiles: Why is Russia using them in Ukraine?
2 years, 9 months ago

Hypersonic missiles: Why is Russia using them in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

Russia has become the first country to test this new type of missile, billed as ‘unstoppable’, in combat. In the never-ending quest to find weapons that will give a country the power it needs to knock out its adversaries, a new type of weapon has emerged: ultra-fast ‘hypersonic’ missiles that can hit targets anywhere on Earth within an hour. Now …

Ukraine-Russia war: Moscow says has again fired Kinzhal hypersonic missiles in Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Moscow says has again fired Kinzhal hypersonic missiles in Ukraine

Firstpost  

The Russian defence ministry also said it killed more than 100 members of Ukrainian special forces and “foreign mercenaries” when it targeted a training centre in the town of Ovruch in northern Ukraine with sea-based missiles Moscow, Russia: Russia said Sunday it has again fired its newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles in Ukraine, destroying a fuel storage site in the country’s …

Russia says it fired hypersonic missiles at Ukraine, second time in two days
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia says it fired hypersonic missiles at Ukraine, second time in two days

India Today  

Russia is reported to have struck Ukraine with hypersonic missiles on Sunday for the second time since Friday. On Friday, Russia used the Kinzhal hypersonic missiles for the first time in its war against Ukraine. "The Kinzhal aviation missile system with hypersonic aeroballistic missiles destroyed a large underground warehouse containing missiles and aviation ammunition in the village of Deliatyn in …

Russia says it used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine again
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia says it used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine again

Al Jazeera  

Moscow launches cruise and hypersonic missiles targeting Ukrainian military assets as it steps up its military offensive. Russia’s defence ministry says it attacked Ukraine with cruise missiles from ships in the Black and Caspian Seas, and with hypersonic missiles from Crimean airspace. Russian defence ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said on Sunday that the Kinzhal hypersonic missile hit a …

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