Russia Uses “Kinzhal” Hypersonic Missile in Ukraine: the How & Why

Russia for the first time during its special operations in Ukraine has used a hypersonic “kinzhal” (dagger) missile. The missile’s use against a weapons depot was confirmed by both Russian and Ukrainian authorities.

What is the significance of this strike or of hypersonic missiles in general, and how does their use fit into the wider geopolitical picture?

References:

Let’s talk about Russia using Hypersonic Kinzhal Missiles in Ukraine : Lee Barrett:
https://youtu.be/Hk4KS8IKYkI

US News (Western media source) – Russia Uses Hypersonic Missiles in Strike on Ukraine Arms Depot:
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/art…

RT (Russian media source) – Russia fires hypersonic missiles in Ukraine:
https://www.rt.com/russia/552284-kinz…

New Eastern Outlook – Russia’s Hypersonic ‘Zircon’ Missile Takes Flight (2020):
https://journal-neo.org/2020/12/18/ru…

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