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The Russian Kinzhal missile has once again stormed onto the Ukrainian scene in a massive military strike announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense 🇷🇺 targeting sensitive sites belonging to the Ukrainian Air Force ✈️.
The strike, executed with hypersonic missiles and attack drones 🚀🛩️, hit the infrastructure of military airports and caused human and material losses described as devastating 💥⚠️.
However, what caught attention was not only the scale of the strike but also the type of weapon used; the Kinzhal missile has not been used much since the beginning of the war, making its appearance now a clear deterrent message that goes beyond the front lines 🔥🧨.
The Kinzhal is not an ordinary missile – it is a hypersonic weapon that reaches speeds of 10 Mach (over 12,000 km/h) 🧬, characterized by its high maneuverability and ability to evade radar detection 🛰️, making it a nightmare for Western air defense systems 🌐.
It is usually launched from Russian MiG-31K aircraft 🛫, and can carry conventional or nuclear warheads ☢️, with a range of up to 2000 km – meaning it can strike strategic targets within minutes with high accuracy 🎯⏱️.
The return of the Kinzhal to the battlefield means that Russia is no longer betting solely on battlefield attrition but has begun to play its heavy cards 🃏.
When such a weapon appears, the battle on the ground is no longer limited to missiles and armored vehicles; it has entered a phase of decisive smart strikes 🧠💣.