"Russia Deploys Zircon Hypersonic Missile in Ukraine Conflict: Day 720 Update"

Researchers in Kyiv claim that Russia used the hypersonic Zircon missile in an attack on Kyiv on Feb. 7, marking the weapon's first use in the Ukraine conflict. The missile, which travels at nine times the speed of sound and has a range of 1,000 km, poses a significant challenge to Ukraine's air defenses. The Russian defense ministry has not yet responded to the claim. If confirmed, the use of the Zircon missile could complicate Ukraine's defense efforts amid uncertainty over future Western military aid.