STORY: Ukraine's military says it destroyed six Russian hypersonic missiles over the skies of Kyiv overnight, out of a volley of 18 aimed at the country.

And, if confirmed it could mark a major demonstration of the effectiveness of its newly deployed Western air defenses against what Russia has previously described as an unstoppable superweapon: called the Kinzhal missile, or Russian for "dagger."

But what is the Kinzhal missile? What makes it supposedly so potent, and what would their purported interception suggest?


These photos are said to show the aftermath of the wreckage falling below. Three people were reportedly injured.

The Kinzhal is said to be able to travel at 10 times the speed of sound, hence the label hypersonic.

Russia's defense ministry says a Kinzhal destroyed a Patriot air defense system in the overnight volley, an American model recently deployed by Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has frequently described the Kinzhal as proof of "next generation" weapons that can take on NATO, with a range of 2,000 miles and the ability to carry a nuclear or conventional warhead.

They were first unveiled to public in 2018. This footage from Russia's defense ministry shows them launching from a fighter aircraft. Russia says it used them for the first time in Ukraine last year and has only acknowledged their use on a few occasions.

Earlier this month Ukraine claimed it shot one down over the capital for the first time, using one of those Patriot air defense systems.

Previously the ability for Patriots to intercept Kinzhals was only theoretical. Hitting six at once would suggest it could be a reliable defense, rather than just a lucky shot.

The Kinzhal is not Russia's only hypersonic weapon. It also possesses a hypersonic cruise missile called the Zircon, which can be deployed by naval ships.



https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.yahoo.com/amphtml/ukraine-downs-six-hypersonic-missiles-151002644.html


Nplmod Lalasticlala Seun mynd44

The patriot shot down 18 missiles. Six air launched hypersonics, three ballistic missiles launched from land. And nine cruise missiles from sea. The US patriot fired about 32 missiles to counter the most intense air assault. In the end only three Ukrainians were injured. So the patriot did it's job.

Clearly the Russians are desperate.

For those claiming a patriot is destroyed they likely don't know what patriot is. A patriot has six to nine launchers a radar and fire control unit. Likely one launcher was damaged and could be repaired or replaced.

Diz lie no lie well. Patriot wey dem done roast since yesterday

JudgeWilson:
Diz lie no lie well. Patriot wey dem done roast since yesterday

Oga, you click link before capping? 🤷‍♂️

[quote author=Wagwanbrethren post=123176738] Oga, you click link before capping? Sure

[quote author=JudgeWilson post=123176799][/quote]
And what do you see there? 🤷‍♂️

Evidence please

Disinformation is truly a disease.

Unfortunately, NL is home to it.

JudgeWilson:
Diz lie no lie well. Patriot wey dem done roast since yesterday

cry baby "the russian weapons are overhyped"

THEIR SATAN 2 MIGHT NOT EVEN LUNCH

Masterviolence:
Disinformation is truly a disease.
Unfortunately, NL is home to it.

brain dead putards are masters of disinformation.
unfurtunately the hate the truth a lot. if all the khinzals landed on kyiv; how come kyiv is still standing ?
abi them use all the missilles destroy one patriot ? UNA PUTARDS MUMU TOO MUCH

I was even thinking they intercepted 500 hypersonic missiles. You intercepted 6 hypersonic missiles with patriot system. Anyway the commander in chief is a comedian.

You mean the reverse was the case?

barojana:
STORY: Ukraine's military says it destroyed six Russian hypersonic missiles over the skies of Kyiv overnight, out of a volley of 18 aimed at the country.

And, if confirmed it could mark a major demonstration of the effectiveness of its newly deployed Western air defenses against what Russia has previously described as an unstoppable superweapon: called the Kinzhal missile, or Russian for "dagger."

But what is the Kinzhal missile? What makes it supposedly so potent, and what would their purported interception suggest?


These photos are said to show the aftermath of the wreckage falling below. Three people were reportedly injured.

The Kinzhal is said to be able to travel at 10 times the speed of sound, hence the label hypersonic.

Russia's defense ministry says a Kinzhal destroyed a Patriot air defense system in the overnight volley, an American model recently deployed by Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has frequently described the Kinzhal as proof of "next generation" weapons that can take on NATO, with a range of 2,000 miles and the ability to carry a nuclear or conventional warhead.

They were first unveiled to public in 2018. This footage from Russia's defense ministry shows them launching from a fighter aircraft. Russia says it used them for the first time in Ukraine last year and has only acknowledged their use on a few occasions.

Earlier this month Ukraine claimed it shot one down over the capital for the first time, using one of those Patriot air defense systems.

Previously the ability for Patriots to intercept Kinzhals was only theoretical. Hitting six at once would suggest it could be a reliable defense, rather than just a lucky shot.

The Kinzhal is not Russia's only hypersonic weapon. It also possesses a hypersonic cruise missile called the Zircon, which can be deployed by naval ships.



https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.yahoo.com/amphtml/ukraine-downs-six-hypersonic-missiles-151002644.html


Nplmod Lalasticlala Seun mynd44

is a lie,some Ukrainian official says 9 kinzhal was shot down, since you no know how the kinzhal look like

Vl3ly:
is a lie,some Ukrainian official says 9 kinzhal was shot down, since you no know how the kinzhal look like

cry is allowed

okeysoninv:
cry is allowed

last year you say general election no go hold for naija ! But wetin happen to the your prophecy?

Kelvin3476:
cry baby "the russian weapons are overhyped"
THEIR SATAN 2 MIGHT NOT EVEN LUNCH

it will BREAKFAST

I heard it even shot down Russias nuclear warhead

Adjovi:
I heard it even shot down Russias nuclear warhead

I heard the patriot took out an underwater drone😀😀

Hahaha I've heard a better one.
The US patriot failed to take out Man City when they were enroute to take out Real Madrid.
They fired missiles which missed the coach, It lingered in the air trying to match Pep Guardiola face and Haaland.

In a war truth is the first casually. This one stinks like the rat sewers. Probably worse.

A patriot system that is not even patriotic. Ordinary Kyiv, you cant defend. Is that one a patriot? mtcheew

Kelvin3476:

cry baby "the russian weapons are overhyped"

THEIR SATAN 2 MIGHT NOT EVEN LUNCH

no be only lunch, na Breakfast 🍳🥐

basilico:


I heard the patriot took out an underwater drone😀😀

In short it destroyed Russias submarine under the ocean in a depth of 1500 feet deep

this movie too long... haba Russia... e be like those against Russia are getting bitterly disappointed... this page is still one after days. if na before, Ukraine supporters for don run am reach 7