Missile attack on Kyiv: Russians launched "Zircon" - Head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center

During today's missile attack on Kyiv, the Russians used a Zircon hypersonic missile. This was reported by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis, UNN reports.

"Zircon was all over Kyiv," Kovalenko wrote.

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Addendum

Director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise Oleksandr Ruvin previously provided details of the examination of Zircon missiles used by the enemy to strike Ukraine in February this year.

"The 3M22 Zircon missile consists of component parts that are marked with the appropriate markings 3L22, 3B22, etc., meaning that the letter may differ, but the general marking for missiles is 3M22. Several fragments are laser engraved and embossed with the inscription 3L22, which indicates a specific assembly from a specific product. In addition, the bolts on the steering mechanisms are marked with the number 26, which is a feature of Zircon. Other markings on the missile wreckage indicate the date of production of its components - late 2023-2024. This means that the missile was assembled recently.

The microelectronics are poorly preserved and practically impossible to analyze due to physical damage. Measures are being taken to determine the composition of metal from fragments of the missile body and thermal insulation materials. Significant fragmentation of the missile makes identification difficult, but we can already say that the weapon does not meet the tactical and technical characteristics declared by the enemy. In the course of further expert research, all possible information will be detailed," said the Director of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.