The Kinzhal-Patriot Arms Race: Ukraine and Russia's Superweapon Showdown

Russia is targeting Ukraine's Patriot missile defense system with its advanced Kinzhal missiles, but the Patriot has proven capable of taking out the Kinzhal when it's the missile's target. While the Patriot has its limits, it remains operational against threats. Russia claims to have destroyed a US Patriot system near Kyiv with a Kinzhal, but Ukraine says all six Kinzhal missiles launched were shot down, along with at least a dozen other missiles. The vulnerabilities of the Kinzhal are likely "a surprise and an embarrassment for Russia," according to the British defense ministry.