Ukraine faces a threat of Russian Zircon hypersonic missile strikes on the night of June 13, according to monitoring resources cited by the "Zerkalo Nedeli" Telegram channel. These missiles are designed for large surface and land targets, launched from ships, submarines, and frigates, boasting hypersonic speeds and a range of up to 1,000 km, making them difficult to intercept.
A Telegram channel highlighted footage showing Russian Zircon hypersonic missiles striking targets in Kyiv, with air defense systems failing to intercept them. The high speed of the missiles is cited as a reason for the unsuccessful interception.
Nga đã tiến hành một cuộc tấn công quy mô lớn vào Ukraine, sử dụng 8 tên lửa siêu vượt âm Zircon, 33 tên lửa đạn đạo Iskander-M và 656 UAV. Cuộc tấn công khiến ít nhất 23 người thiệt mạng và 130 người bị thương, với Kiev và Dnipro là những mục tiêu chính.
Kiev Belediye Başkanı Vitali Kliçko, gece boyu süren saldırılarda 4 kişinin öldüğünü, 58 kişinin yaralandığını bildirdi. Dnipro'da ise en az 11 kişi hayatını kaybetti. Rusya, saldırıları "misilleme" olarak nitelendirdi.
Russian MP Andrey Kolesnik stated that missile names like 'Zircon' and 'Burevestnik' are more relevant in talks with Ukraine than diplomatic efforts. He cited an attack on a college in Starobilsk as justification for this stance.
Russia launched overnight strikes on Ukraine using four missile types, including the hypersonic Oreshnik, in retaliation for Kyiv's attacks. Moscow claimed success targeting military facilities, while Ukraine reported civilian casualties and damage, with President Zelenskyy highlighting the Oreshnik's use.
Russian military expert Yuri Knutov suggested Russia could retaliate with Zircon, Kinzhal, or Iskander missiles following Ukraine's strike on a college in Starobilsk. Targets could include Ukrainian intelligence and security service buildings, symbolizing the current government's imminent fall.
Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, over 800km inside the country, causing a fire and killing two people. President Zelenskyy stated this is part of a broader plan targeting Russian oil revenues amid escalating attacks.
