Russia has struck Kyiv with several large, deadly attacks over the last week — killing more than 50 this month in a spate of ballistic missile and drone strikes.
Earlier, Zelensky said that the country’s air defense units were unable to shoot down Russian Zircon hypersonic missiles and Iskander ballistic missiles. Although the Ukrainian defenders were able to down drones and cruise missiles, all of the sophisticated missiles launched by Russia struck their targets, causing extensive damage and civilian casualties. All six Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles and 23 short-range Iskander ballistic missiles penetrated Ukrainian air defenses, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Notably, the 3M22 Zircon is a scramjet-powered hypersonic cruise missile capable of exceeding Mach 8 and performing exceptional maneuvers, making it extremely difficult for most air defense systems to track and intercept.
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