On December 14, for the first time since August, Russia used a Kinzhal missile to strike Ukraine - British intelligence
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According to British intelligence, on December 14, for the first time since August, Russia attempted to strike a Ukrainian military airfield using a Kinzhal missile.
On December 14, for the first time since August, the Russians used an X-47M2 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missile to strike a military airfield in central Ukraine, the British Ministry of Defense said in a new intelligence report, UNN reports.
Details
"On December 14, 2023, the Russian Air Force probably used the AS-24 KILLJOY (X-47M2 Dagger) air-launched ballistic missile for the first time since August 2023. Russia launched at least one missile into central Ukraine, probably at a military airfield," the Defense Ministry said in a report.
The Kinzhal missile was intended to play an important role in Russia's future military doctrine. In the war in Ukraine, Russia has reserved the weapon for what it considers to be "high-value, well-protected targets."
British intelligence also points out that the missile had a mixed combat debut. Many of the launches probably missed their targets, but Ukraine also managed to intercept attacks by this supposedly "invincible" system.
Recall
On December 14, one X-47M Kinzhal aerial ballistic missile was shot down in Kyiv during one of the air drills.
