"Russia's Kinzhal Missile Fails to Impress as UK Jets Monitor Black Sea"

The British Defense Ministry has stated that Russia's hypersonic Kinzhal missile has performed poorly during Moscow's war in Ukraine. This comes after the Kremlin announced new Black Sea patrols with jets carrying the "next generation" weapon. The Kinzhal missile, also known as the "Dagger," has been touted by Russia as hypersonic and unstoppable, but Western experts argue that it may not be as invulnerable to air defenses as claimed. The U.K. government emphasized that the Kinzhal remains in operational testing and needs significant improvement to achieve its potential. The announcement of the missile's inclusion in the patrols is seen as strategic messaging to demonstrate Russia's ability to produce and operate newly developed weapons despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.