Hypersonic aircraft

Ukraine's air force has reported a significant night assault involving drones and missiles across six regions of the country. Of the 30 drones and missiles launched, Ukrainian forces managed to shoot down 29, according to Mykola Oleshchuk, Air Force Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Reports from Ukrainian media have confirmed that Russia has initiated significant missile strikes in Ukraine, employing Tu-95 and MiG-31 strategic bombers. The strikes, which included the deployment of "Kinzhal" missiles, targeted the cities of Lviv and Kyiv.

Ukrainian Armed Forces officer Taras Berezovets has disclosed a recent attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, by Russian occupiers utilizing Zircon missiles. This marks the second documented deployment of this advanced weaponry, known for its hypersonic capabilities.

Reports from the Ukrainian Air Force indicate a devastating missile assault on the capital city of Kyiv, with significant casualties and widespread damage to residential and industrial areas. According to UNIAN Agency, the attack involved nine Tu-95 bombers equipped with "Kinzhal" missiles, unleashing chaos and destruction across the city.

Kiev's mobile air defences have enough ammunition to withstand a few more powerful attacks, but then will need more Western aid, a senior military commander said Wednesday.

Day 678 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Russia rained missiles on Ukraine's two main cities, killing four people and injuring dozens while 250,000 consumers in the capital region were left without power in near-freezing temperatures.

The attacks on the capital Kiev and the northeastern city of Kharkiv came less than 24 hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would intensify strikes.

They believe it is the first use of the missile system in six months.
In its latest intelligence update, the UK Ministry of Defense said that on December 14, 2023, the Russian Air Force most likely carried out the first use of the AS-24 Kinzhal ballistic missile since August 2023.

The news also specifies that the Pentagon provided very few details regarding the failed launch of the hypersonic rocket, that is, the "anomaly after ignition" was blamed for the failure.
Until all relevant data regarding the plan and performance of the test is collected, we will not have enough information regarding that event, a Pentagon spokesman said briefly on Wednesday.

The defector helped develop a mid-range hypersonic boost-glide vehicle capable of carrying DF-17 missiles