Ukraine Conflict: Russia Engineers More Stir with Hypersonic Missile
The UK's military intelligence claims that Russia had recently unleashed a Kinzhal hypersonic missile in Ukraine, marking the first instance since August. The target, as estimated by the NATO, was a military airfield.
The NATO nicknamed the Kinzhal, 'AS-24 Killjoy,' citing its ability to strike high-value objectives despite formidable defenses. Reportedly, these missiles are hard to counter with conventional air or missile defense systems.
However, the trajectory of the Russian missile campaigns hasn't been entirely successful. The missile's launches show a mixture of outcomes. Numerous attempts possibly missed their targets, and Ukraine successfully thwarted some attacks by this seemingly unbeatable system, according to the Ministry.
The UK's Ministry of Defense keeps a track of the Ukraine conflict daily. Moscow imputes London's role in spreading disinformation.
Afterthoughts:
- Is Russia intentionally escalating the conflict in Ukraine with the use of advanced weapons, risking an escalation between Russia and the Western world?
- Can the NATO or UK develop effective defenses against Russian hypersonic missiles to counter such aggressive tactics?
Resources:
The AS-24 Killjoy hypersonic missile is a cause of worry within NATO, with its impenetrable nature by conventional air and missile defense systems facing scrutiny. The UK Ministry of Defense has shared mixed views in Russia's utilization of the hypersonic missile, with some instances possibly missing their mark and Ukraine managing to intercept some attacks. Despite Cassandras' warnings, Moscow retaliates by labeling London as a disseminator of disinformation about the Ukraine conflict.
Context:
Russia and Ukraine have been at odds since February 2022. The situation has raised concerns throughout NATO due to the implausibility of defeating Russian hypersonic missile attacks with available defense systems. The unveiling of such advanced weapons in conflicts adds tension to the geopolitical landscape, with the possibility of further escalations. The conflicting narratives between Russia and the Western world intensify as both sides engage in a battle of words, with Moscow continuing to unleash hypersonic missile strikes in Ukraine.
