For the first time, Russia has employed the "Zirkon" (also known as 3M22 Zircon) hypersonic missile in an attack on Ukraine on February 7, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The missile, known for its capability to reach speeds of Mach 9, was used in Kyiv as confirmed by the director of the Kyiv Research Institute of Forensic Examinations. This development has been acknowledged by various sources, including experts and news outlets, as a critical advancement in the weaponry used in the ongoing conflict. Preliminary reports suggest this move by Russia poses an urgent national security threat, highlighting the missile's potential impact on the dynamics of the Ukraine war.
Recent preliminary reports suggest an urgent national security threat from Russia, likely in response to the recent use of the 3M22 Zircon (Tsirkon) missile in Ukraine, which struck a target in Kiev. The hypersonic missile, capable of reaching speeds of Mach 9, seems to have… https://t.co/NSg9wYZVGz
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🇺🇦🇷🇺🚨‼️ New Hypersonic missile!? On February 7, the hypersonic missile "Zirkon" was indeed used in Kyiv - said the director of the Kyiv Research Institute of Forensic Examinations "According to the preliminary information, we really have the existing fact of the use of the… https://t.co/D6nr5FLcnA