"Russia's First Use of Hypersonic Zircon Missile in Ukraine Confirmed"

Russia reportedly used a hypersonic "Zircon" missile in an air raid on Kyiv, Ukraine, for the first time, according to a Ukrainian research institute's preliminary analysis. The missile, which was aimed at a non-military area, poses a new threat to Ukraine's air defense systems and challenges Western capabilities. The Zircon missile, with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers and nine times the speed of sound, was originally designed for sea launch but a ground-launched version was later developed. Ukrainian officials are awaiting further expert analysis, while Western allies continue to support Ukraine's air defense efforts in response to Russia's aggression.